Sister Joseph's Nodule and pneumatosis: a rare presentation of ovarian cancer

Gynecol Oncol. 2005 Nov;99(2):517-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.06.067. Epub 2005 Aug 29.

Abstract

Background: The condition of pneumatosis intestinalis is characterized by gas in the intestinal wall, with a variety of causes.

Case: A septic patient with intestinal pneumatosis, locally advanced ovarian cancer, and Sister Joseph's Nodule.

Conclusion: The clinical significance of this rare combination of symptoms and signs is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / diagnosis*
  • Umbilicus*