Krukenburg tumour: Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in identifying the primary site

Authors

  • Sharjeel Usmani Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre, Muscat, Oman
  • Sarah Murad Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait.
  • Fareeda al Kandari Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait
  • Muneera Al Maraghy Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Kuwait

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-20

Abstract

Krukenberg tumours are a rare form of metastatic tumours of the ovary. They primary site is usually the gastro-intestinal system with the most common being gastric cancer. We present the case of a 35-year-old female coming in with a large pelvi-abdominal mass for investigation. This pelvic mass showed mild to moderate metabolic activity. 18F-FDG PET-CT was able to identify the primary gastric carcinoma. Subsequent histopathology confirmed this to be gastric adenocarcinoma with metastases to the ovary. Keywords: 18F-FDG PET-CT, metastatic gastric carcinoma, Krukenburg tumour.

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Published

2024-02-11

How to Cite

Sharjeel Usmani, Sarah Murad, Fareeda al Kandari, & Muneera Al Maraghy. (2024). Krukenburg tumour: Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in identifying the primary site. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(3), 597–598. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-20

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 3 (2024): MARCH

Section

IMAGING CORNER

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