Commentary
Sister Mary Joseph Nodule: Impact on the Clinician [editorial]
Cutis. 2013 January;91(1):7-8
By
Heymann WR
Once in a while in the dynamic world of dermatology practice, physicians will encounter a patient who will demand their fullest skills. A case of a patient presenting with a Sister Mary Joseph nodule (SMJN) caused me to reflect on how I responded to the diagnosis, how I dealt with the patient and his family, and how I have matured as a clinician.