Objective:

To present a 16-year experience in diagnosing and treating Krukenberg tumors, highlighting diagnostic challenges, treatment strategies, and survival outcomes, emphasizing the significance of these findings for clinical practice.

Key Findings:

• Mean age of patients was 42 years; 13 were premenopausal.
• Common symptoms included abdominal pain (5 patients) and distension (7 patients).
• 11 patients had no prior diagnosis of gastrointestinal tumors, highlighting the risk of misdiagnosis.
• Tumors were initially misdiagnosed as primary ovarian tumors in 11 cases.

Interpretation:

Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for improving survival outcomes in Krukenberg tumors, but challenges in identifying the primary tumor complicate management, underscoring the need for heightened awareness among clinicians.

Limitations:

• Small sample size of 15 patients limits generalizability and may introduce bias in data collection and interpretation.
• Retrospective design may introduce bias in data collection and interpretation, particularly regarding symptom reporting.

Conclusion:

Krukenberg tumors present significant diagnostic challenges, and while surgical intervention can improve survival, the lack of standardized treatment guidelines necessitates further research, particularly into effective diagnostic protocols and treatment strategies.