Battle
Battle (medicine)
Battle's sign (IPA: /ˈbætəl/), also known as Battle's syndrome, is a medical term named after the British surgeon William Henry Battle. It refers to a bruising behind the ear that is typically associated with a basilar skull fracture.
Etymology
The term "Battle's sign" is derived from the name of William Henry Battle, a British surgeon who first described this clinical sign in the late 19th century.
Definition
Battle's sign is a clinical marker of basilar skull fractures. It is characterized by bruising over the mastoid process, behind the ear. This sign is typically not immediate and may take hours to days to appear after the injury.
Related Terms
- Basilar skull fracture: A break in the bone at the base of the skull. Patients with this type of fracture are more likely to exhibit Battle's sign.
- Raccoon eyes: Another physical sign of basilar skull fracture, characterized by dark bruising around the eyes.
- Cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea: The leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the ear, which can occur in basilar skull fractures.
- Mastoid process: The prominent bony bump you can feel behind the lower part of your ear. The bruising of the mastoid process is a key feature of Battle's sign.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Battle
- Wikipedia's article - Battle
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