Moderate
In Troisiers sign the lymph nodes involved are_________________?
Correct answer: D. Left supraclavicular nodes
- A. Right axillary nodes
- B. Left axillary nodes
- C. Right supraclavicular nodes
- D. Left supraclavicular nodes
Explanation
Troisier sign is enlargement of the left supraclavicular, or Virchow, node, classically suggesting metastatic abdominal malignancy such as gastric carcinoma. The left-sided location reflects drainage through the thoracic duct.
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