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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 256-258 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Ochsner Journal |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carcinoma–squamous cell
- Neoplasm metastasis
- Sister Mary Joseph nodule
- Uterine cervical neoplasms