Background: The condition of pneumatosis intestinalis is characterized by gas in the intestinal wall, with a variety of causes.

Case: A septic patient with intestinal pneumatosis, locally advanced ovarian cancer, and Sister Joseph's Nodule.

Conclusion: The clinical significance of this rare combination of symptoms and signs is discussed.

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