A dark umbilical nodule in a postmenopausal woman: What is your diagnosis?
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.
Authors
- W Fadhlina W Adnan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6519-9565)
- Adibah Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7549-1535)
- Noorul Balqis Che Ibrahim
- Nik Ahmad Zuky Nik Lah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1148-9484)
- Engku Ismail Engku-Husna
- Nur Hidayah Mohd Fauzi
- S. Hamzah
Institutions
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaysian Family Physician
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.51866/tyk.453
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00