Virchow node involvement is characteristic of gastric adenocarcinoma metastasis
Is it true that Virchow node involvement is characteristic of gastric adenocarcinoma metastasis?
Yes. Virchow node involvement is a classic indicator of metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma, reflecting the spread of intra-abdominal malignancies to the left supraclavicular lymph node.
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The retrieved literature consistently links Virchow's node (left supraclavicular lymph node metastasis) with gastric cancer, making the claim well-supported by medical case descriptions and studies.
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S, Q., N, S., M, S., R, J., N, A., & M, K. (2025). Revisiting Virchow`s Node: Exploring the Diagnostic Spectrum of the Supraclavicular Lymph Node Through Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology in a Tertiary Care Hospital.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5146/tjpath.2025.13817
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JN, S., FS, B., B, C., JG, G., & M, S. (2026). Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Presenting As the Initial Manifestation of Diffuse Gastric Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.107904
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The retrieved literature consistently links Virchow's node (left supraclavicular lymph node metastasis) with gastric cancer, making the claim well-supported by medical case descriptions and studies.
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