Virchow-Troisier's Node: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.30683/1927-7229.2023.12.04Keywords:
Virchow-Troisier's node, Troisier’s sign, Virchow’s node, Metastasis, Eponymous sign, Horner’s syndromeAbstract
Virchow-Troisier's node is an eponymous term referring to the enlargement of the left supraclavicular lymph node. It is a significant physical finding that generally indicates the late manifestation of a variety of malignancies. This review article briefly revisits the historical background, epidemiology, anatomical routes of metastasis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and clinical significance of Virchow-Troisier's node.
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