Sister Mary Joseph nodule: A rare presentation of squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix

Nay Min Tun, Linus Yoe

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Abstract

Background: Sister Mary Joseph nodule refers to metastatic malignancy of the periumbilical region. Umbilical metastasis is an indicator of advanced malignant disease. Case Report: We present the case of an 88-year-old patient presenting with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, inguinal lymphadenopathy, and physical findings of a palpable umbilical nodule (Sister Mary Joseph nodule). Further workup was consistent with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. Conclusion: Because Sister Mary Joseph nodule may be the only manifestation of underlying malignancy, thorough physical examination plays an important role in diagnosing the malignancy in a more confined state that may have a positive impact on the patient’s length of survival.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)256-258
Number of pages3
JournalOchsner Journal
Volume15
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Carcinoma–squamous cell
  • Neoplasm metastasis
  • Sister Mary Joseph nodule
  • Uterine cervical neoplasms

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