Sister Mary Joseph's nodule--diagnosis of umbilical metastases by fine needle aspiration.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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1995 Jan; 38(1): 95-8
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A 40 year old male patient presented with jaundice. The patient had a small periumbilical nodule. He was referred to the department of Pathology for FNAC of the nodule. A diagnosis of metastases from adenocarcinoma was made. Further investigations revealed carcinoma of stomach with metastatic deposits in liver. The present report highlights the utility of F N A C in diagnosis and to decide on further investigations to arrive at a final diagnosis in a given case. A brief review of historical aspect is also given.
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Main subject:
Stomach Neoplasms
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Umbilicus
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Biopsy, Needle
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Humans
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Male
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Adenocarcinoma
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Adult
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Liver Neoplasms
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
1995
Type:
Article
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