Mohd Fauzi Nur Hidayah, Nik Lah Nik Ahmad Zuky, Hamzah Siti Masitah, Adnan W Fadhlina W, Ibrahim Adibah, Ibrahim Noorul Balqis Che, Engku-Husna Engku Ismail
MD, MMed OBGYN, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Malays Fam Physician. 2025 Jul 14;20:48. doi: 10.51866/tyk.453. eCollection 2025.
Sister Mary Joseph's nodule is a rare but significant clinical sign that often indicates advanced intraabdominal malignancy. It presents as a palpable umbilical nodule and may be the first indication of an occult primary cancer. In this article, we discuss the case of a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented to a primary care clinic with a darkened umbilical lesion and progressive abdominal symptoms. She wps ultimately diagnosed with metastatic endometrial carcinoma. This uncommon presentation highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to umbilical lesions in the primary care setting. Recognising this subtle sign in primary care can lead to expedited investigations and timely intervention.
玛丽·约瑟夫修女结节是一种罕见但重要的临床体征,常提示腹内晚期恶性肿瘤。它表现为可触及的脐部结节,可能是隐匿性原发性癌症的首个迹象。在本文中,我们讨论了一名58岁绝经后女性的病例,她因脐部病变变黑和进行性腹部症状就诊于一家初级保健诊所。她最终被诊断为转移性子宫内膜癌。这种不常见的表现凸显了在初级保健环境中对脐部病变采取综合方法的重要性。在初级保健中识别这一细微体征可促使加快检查并及时进行干预。