EC Gynaecology

Skin metastasis in ovarian malignancies is quite uncommon, it is mainly located on the abdominal wall, as in the case of sister Mary-Joseph’s nodule (SMJN). It could be seen as a mark of poor prognosis as it reflects important peritoneal extension. At this stage patients often undergo palliative treatment. We present the case of a SMJN translating the progression of an ovarian cancer in a patient under chemotherapy, as we highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic issues raised by this entity.

 Keywords: Sister Mary Joseph’s Nodule; Ovarian Adenocarcinoma; Umbilical Metastasis

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