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Mnemonic

Supraclavicular Node and Troisier's Sign

Mnemonic reinforcing the clinical importance of the left supraclavicular lymph node.

Anatomy Head and Neck
Expansion

Troisier finds trouble on the left, above the collarbone's cleft

Expansion

  • Location - left supraclavicular fossa
  • Cause - lymphatic spread via the thoracic duct from abdominal or thoracic malignancy