Incidental Diagnosis of Ovarian Torsion Due to a Krukenberg Tumor Originating from Gastric Cancer: A Case Report

Curr Med Imaging. 2023;19(6):648-653. doi: 10.2174/1573405619666221213095536.

Abstract

Background: Benign lesions cause ovarian torsion more commonly than malignant ovarian tumors. Further, Krukenberg tumors have rarely been reported to cause ovarian torsion.

Case presentation: Herein, we present the case of a patient with an incidentally discovered ovarian mass, which was finally diagnosed as a Krukenberg tumor accompanying ovarian torsion with primary stomach cancer. We further review the clinical, imaging, and histological features of Krukenberg tumors.

Conclusion: Radiologists should be aware of Krukenberg tumors that may present with ovarian torsion.

Keywords: CT; Krukenberg tumor; gastric cancer; magnetic resonance imaging; ovarian torsion; ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Krukenberg Tumor* / diagnostic imaging
  • Krukenberg Tumor* / pathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / complications
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovarian Torsion / diagnosis
  • Stomach Neoplasms* / complications
  • Stomach Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging