Virchow's node
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Virchow's node is an enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node that classically indicates metastatic spread from abdominal or thoracic malignancies, especially gastric cancer.
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
clinical sign
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enlarged lymph node → medical eponym → |
| alsoKnownAs |
left supraclavicular sentinel node
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| anatomicalLocation |
left supraclavicular fossa
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| anatomicalStructure |
lymph node
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| associatedWith |
abdominal malignancy
→
esophageal cancer → intra‑abdominal malignancy → intra‑thoracic malignancy → lung cancer → lymphoma → metastatic cancer → ovarian cancer → pancreatic cancer → prostate cancer → testicular cancer → thoracic malignancy → |
| classicallyAssociatedWith |
gastric carcinoma
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stomach cancer → |
| clinicalSignOf |
advanced malignancy
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metastatic spread → |
| drainageFrom |
abdominal lymphatic system
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thoracic lymphatic system → |
| eponymFor |
Troisier's sign
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| historicalNote |
described in association with gastric carcinoma metastasis
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| laterality |
left
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| namedAfter |
Rudolf Virchow
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| pathophysiology |
represents spread via thoracic duct to left supraclavicular lymph nodes
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| physicalExamFinding |
palpable firm lymph node above left clavicle
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| side |
left supraclavicular
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| typicalClinicalImplication |
poor prognosis
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| typicalConsistency |
hard
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| typicalMobility |
fixed
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| usedIn |
diagnostic evaluation of suspected malignancy
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oncologic staging → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Rudolf Virchow
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described |
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Rudolf Virchow
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hasEponym |