Virchow-Troisier's Node: A Review

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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