Umbilical metastasis from prostatic carcinoma--Sister Joseph nodule

Urology. 1986 Jun;27(6):558-9. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(86)90346-8.

Abstract

A case of umbilical metastasis from prostatic carcinoma is presented. This diagnosis was supported by positive prostate specific antigen immunoperoxidase staining. Umbilical metastasis is usually associated with other types of tumors and has a grave prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Umbilicus*