How does Krukenberg tumor spread?
The tumor is thought to spread via 1 of the 3 mechanisms: (1) the lymphatic system, (2) the hematogenous system, or (3) the transcoelomic pathway. Hematogenous and lymphatic pathway means the tumor spreads through blood vessels or lymphatic channel respectively.
What is Transcoelomic metastasis?
Transcoelomic spread describes the spread of a malignancy into body cavities that occurs via penetrating the surface of the peritoneal, pleural, pericardial, or subarachnoid spaces. For example, ovarian tumors can spread transperitoneally to the surface of the liver.
What is the sonographic findings of Krukenburg’s tumor?
On ultrasound examination, the Krukenberg tumor has been described as a complex type of mass showing both solid and cystic characteristics. When a mass with these echographic characteristics is found on pelvic sonography it is important to consider this entity in the differential diagnosis.
What is Linitis Plastica?
Listen to pronunciation. (lih-NY-tis plas-TIH-kuh) A rare type of stomach cancer that begins in the lining of the stomach and spreads to the muscles of the stomach wall. This causes the wall of the stomach to become thick, hard, and rubbery, which leads to trouble digesting food.
What is Meigs?
Meigs syndrome is defined as the triad of benign ovarian tumor with ascites and pleural effusion that resolves after resection of the tumor. Ovarian fibromas constitute the majority of the benign tumors seen in Meigs syndrome.
Are Brenner Tumours malignant?
The vast majority of Brenner tumors are benign, often incidental findings; however, malignant Brenner tumors (MBT) do occasionally occur.
How is linitis plastica treated?
The main treatments for linitis plastic are surgery or chemotherapy. You might also have radiotherapy to help relieve your symptoms. Unfortunately, most people won’t be able to have surgery. This is because linitis plastica is often found to have spread at diagnosis.
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