A case of virilization induced by a Krukenberg tumor from gastric cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Krukenberg tumor represents ovarian metastases associated with gastric cancer or other gastrointestinal malignancies. Histology shows typical mucus-production and numerous signet-ring cells. Occasionally Krukenberg tumors have en...

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Main Authors: Schlitt Hans-Jürgen, Schubert Thomas, Vogel Peter, Hornung Matthias, Bolder Ulrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/19