Han Q, Hu Q, Liao B, Ou-Yang LS, Hu XY. Sister Mary Joseph's nodule from rectal cancer: A case report.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014;
22:4214-4216. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v22.i27.4214]
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Abstract
Umbilical metastasis of malignant tumor is seldom reported worldwide and it is more rarely in colorectal cancer. This paper reported a case of umbilical metastasis from a rectal carcinoma postoperatively. We discussed possible mechanism and prognosis in patients with umbilical metastasis and introduced a view that the interaction of tumor cells and microenvironment determines the destination of tumor metastasis. We think that further research in tumor micrometastases and tumor microenvironment may discover new mechanism of umbilical metastasis from malignant tumor.
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