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Virchow's node. please give a brief description of where it is located specifically. and any signs to look for to know the difference of this node.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Above left clavicle.: Virchow's node (or signal node) is a lymph node in the left supraclavicular fossa (the area above the left clavicle). It has an ominous association with malignant disease. If you have this entity, you need a very thorough medical evaluation to determine if there is an associated malignancy.

Answered 4/15/2015

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