A 74-Year-Old Caucasian Man Presents With Asymptomatic Navel “Lump”

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A 74-year-old, previously healthy, nonsmoking Caucasian male presented with a 4-month history of an asymptomatic “lump” in the navel. Biopsy of the umbilical nodule revealed adenocarcinoma. The most likely primary site of this patient’s malignancy is . . . ?

A 74-year-old, previously healthy, nonsmoking Caucasian male presented with a 4-month history of an asymptomatic “lump” in the navel. Review of systems revealed an involuntary 17-pound weight loss during the previous 6 months and intermittent localized abdominal pain of mild to moderate severity. Recent routine laboratory values and chest radiograph were within normal limits. A carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level was 55 ng/mL (severely elevated). A fecal occult blood test was positive. Physical examination disclosed a firm 3.5 cm × 3 cm violaceous nodule occupying the central umbilicus, surrounded by a narrow rim of similarly colored, indurated periumbilical skin. Biopsy of the umbilical nodule revealed adenocarcinoma.

The most likely primary site of this patient’s malignancy is . . . ?

A. Lung
B. Bone marrow
C. Stomach or colon
D. Oral cavity or larynx
E. Bladder or prostate

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