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Umbilical complications of malignancy.
- Source :
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Journal of gastrointestinal cancer [J Gastrointest Cancer] 2008; Vol. 39 (1-4), pp. 37-41. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Feb 13. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Introduction: Cancer patients may manifest a variety of intraabdominal complications occurring during various phases of their illness; however, little in the literature exists regarding umbilical abnormalities in this population.<br />Discussion: Umbilical metastases (Sister Mary Joseph's sign) are the most common malignant complication involving the umbilicus and may be the presenting manifestation of visceral malignancy. Cancer patients may occasionally experience periumbilical ecchymosis (Cullen's sign), infection, hernia, or varices, each of which may require therapy. This review succinctly presents several umbilical complications that the clinician may encounter in patients with malignant disease.
- Subjects :
- Cellulitis etiology
Cellulitis pathology
Ecchymosis etiology
Ecchymosis pathology
Erythema etiology
Erythema pathology
Hernia, Umbilical etiology
Hernia, Umbilical pathology
Humans
Umbilicus anatomy & histology
Umbilicus physiology
Skin Neoplasms pathology
Skin Neoplasms secondary
Umbilicus pathology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1941-6628
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 1-4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of gastrointestinal cancer
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19214803
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-008-9046-7