©The Author(s) 2018.
World J Clin Oncol. Feb 10, 2018; 9(1): 13-19
Published online Feb 10, 2018. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v9.i1.13
Published online Feb 10, 2018. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v9.i1.13
Table 2 Disease characteristics n (%)
| Variable | Frequency |
| Site of primary | |
| Stomach | 4 (10.5) |
| Colon | 21 (55.3) |
| Rectum | 1 (2.6) |
| Pancreas | 3 (7.9) |
| Breast | 2 (5.3) |
| Peritoneum | 2 (5.3) |
| Appendix | 1 (2.6) |
| Endometrium | 1 (2.6) |
| Bladder | 1 (2.6) |
| Lung | 1 (2.6) |
| Unknown | 1 (2.6) |
| Previous surgery for primary | |
| Yes | 17 (44.7) |
| No | 21 (55.3) |
| Detection of KT and primary | |
| Synchronous | 18 (47.4) |
| Metachronous | 20 (52.6) |
| KT size | |
| ≥ 12 cm | 19 (50.0) |
| < 12 cm | 19 (50.0) |
| Ovaries involved | |
| Unilateral | 20 (52.6) |
| Bilateral | 18 (47.4) |
| Peritoneal metastases | |
| Yes | 21 (55.3) |
| No | 17 (44.7) |
| Hepatic metastases | |
| Yes | 16 (42.1) |
| No | 22 (57.9) |
- Citation: Seow-En I, Hwarng G, Tan GHC, Ho LML, Teo MCC. Palliative surgery for Krukenberg tumors – 12-year experience and review of the literature. World J Clin Oncol 2018; 9(1): 13-19
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v9/i1/13.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v9.i1.13