Table 2.
Gross characteristics of primary ovarian mucinous tumors and pancreaticobiliary carcinoma metastatic to the ovaries.
| Proportion N (%), Mean/range | Primary Ovarian Mucinous | Primary Pancreatic | Primary Biliary Tract | Primary Pancreaticobiliary (unspecified) | P-value (primary v. metastatic) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilateral | 4/108 (3.7) |
42/47 (89.4) |
62/79 (78.5) |
24/31 (77.4) |
<0.001 |
| Cystic Appearance | 25/28 (89.3) |
11/13 (84.6) |
58/69 (84.1) |
NA | 0.757 |
| Nodularity | NA | 16/28 (57.1) |
22/49 (44.9) |
3/6 (50) |
NP |
| Size (cm, range) | 20.3 (5–48) |
9.2 (1.5–22) |
10.0 (0.22–22.0) |
9.8 (2.5–21) |
<0.001 |
| Smooth Surface | 20/25 (80.0) |
7/27 (25.9) |
15/64 (23.4) |
NA | <0.001 |
| Solid Components | 21/28 (75.0) |
6/6 (100) |
54/67 (80.6) |
NA | 0.417 |
| Surface Implants | 1/44 (2.3) |
26/33 (78.8) |
45/64 (70.3) |
2/3 (66.7) |
<0.001 |
NA = data not available
NP = not performed