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Her-2/neu evaluation in Sister Mary Joseph's nodule from breast carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature.
Journal of cutaneous pathology - 1 Jun 2009
Brunelli Matteo, Manfrin Erminia, Miller Keith, Eccher Albino, Gobbo Stefano, Reghellin Daniela, Chilosi Marco, Remo Andrea, Martignoni Guido, Menestrina Fabio, Bonetti Franco
Abstract excerpt
Sister Mary Joseph's nodule (SMJN) involving the umbilicus can often be a clinical sign of metastatic cancer, but rarely cancer originating from the breast. We report a rare case of umbilical metastases from breast cancer and reviewed the literature. A 54-year-old woman was referred to a pre-surgery clinic for an examination of an umbilical nodule. The patient had a history of ductal breast carcinoma. Cytological...
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