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Forgotten 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.

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