Should Sister Mary Joseph Nodule (SMJN) be Revisited?

Clin Case Rep. 2025 Nov 4;13(11):e70705. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.70705. eCollection 2025 Nov.

Abstract

Sister Mary Joseph's nodule represents a rare sign of advanced abdominal or pelvic malignancy, which indicates a poor prognosis for the patient. All clinicians should be aware of its significance and urgently refer the patient for further investigation and management.

Keywords: Sister Mary Joseph nodule; advanced malignancy; ovarian cancer; umbilical nodule.