Recurrent endometrial adenocarcinoma presenting as an umbilical metastasis (Sister Mary Joseph's nodule).
A case of recurrent endometrial adenocarcinoma metastatic to the umbilicus is reported. The possible modes of spread, management and prognosis of this rare manifestation of visceral malignancy are discussed.
Patel
K S
KS
Academic Surgical Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, London.
Watkins
R M
RM
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000368:Aged; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000556:secondary*; D011379:Prognosis; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014472:Umbilicus