Open AccessForgotten node: A case report
Author(s) -
Patrick M Fratellone,
Melissa A Holowecki
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.15.4974
Subject(s) - umbilicus (mollusc) , medicine , pelvis , nodule (geology) , abdomen , navel , cancer , colorectal cancer , gastrointestinal cancer , pancreatic cancer , endometrial cancer , radiology , surgery , paleontology , biology
Sister Mary Joseph nodule or node refers to a palpable nodule bulging into the umbilicus and is usually a result of a malignant cancer in the pelvis or abdomen. Traditionally it has been considered a sign of ominous prognosis. Gastrointestinal malignancies, most commonly gastric, colon and pancreatic cancer account for about 52% of the underlying sources. Gynecological cancers, most commonly ovarian and uterine cancers account for about 28% of the sources.