Article: Sister Mary Joseph's nodule revealing a jejunal adenocarcinoma: A case report.
International journal of surgery case reports
2021 Volume 89, Page(s) 106620
Abstract: Introduction and importance: Adenocarcinoma of the jejunum is a diagnostic challenge for the physician because of its extreme rareness and the fact that it classically presents with vague clinical symptoms. On the other hand, the Sister Mary Joseph's ... ...
Abstract | Introduction and importance: Adenocarcinoma of the jejunum is a diagnostic challenge for the physician because of its extreme rareness and the fact that it classically presents with vague clinical symptoms. On the other hand, the Sister Mary Joseph's nodule is a rare clinical sign that refers to umbilical metastasis of an internal malignancy. We here report a rare case of jejunal adenocarcinoma revealed by a Sister Mary Joseph's nodule. Case presentation: A 55-year-old man presented with an ulcerated umbilical tumor, which was found to be a secondary lesion of an advanced jejunal adenocarcinoma invading the transverse colon. He underwent surgical resection of the umbilical tumor and the intestinal primitive. Clinical discussion: The presence of umbilical metastasis usually represents advanced disease but can be its first manifestation. Gastro-intestinal tract tumors such as jejunal adenocarcinomas and gynecologic malignancies are the most common primary sites. Conclusion: Practicians must be aware of clinical implication of Sister Mary Joseph nodule. Aggressive surgery when feasible can be beneficial for survival. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-11-19 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2210-2612 |
ISSN | 2210-2612 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106620 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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