| Literature DB >> 19842232 |
Patrick M Fratellone1, Melissa A Holowecki.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19842232 PMCID: PMC2764979 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.15.4974
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1007-9327 Impact factor: 5.742