Forgotten node: a case report

Patrick M Fratellone, Melissa A Holowecki
World journal of gastroenterology · 2009 · doi:10.3748/wjg.15.4974 · PMID:19842232 · PMC2764979
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Abstract

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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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ileal Diseases Ileocecal Valve Intussusception Lymph Nodes Adult Colectomy Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ileal Diseases Ileal Diseases Ileocecal Valve Ileocecal Valve Intussusception Intussusception Lymph Nodes Lymph Nodes Umbilicus

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