Dalrymple's sign
Dalrymple's sign is a medical term used in Ophthalmology to describe a condition where there is an abnormal widening of the palpebral fissure, or the opening between the eyelids. This sign is often associated with Graves' disease, a common form of hyperthyroidism.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as dal-rimp-ulz sign.
Etymology
The term is named after British physician, John Dalrymple (1803–1852), who first described this sign in patients with Graves' disease.
Related Terms
- Graves' disease: An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones.
- Hyperthyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
- Ophthalmopathy: A term for diseases of the eye.
- Palpebral fissure: The elliptic space between the medial and lateral canthi of the two open eyelids.
See Also
References
- Dalrymple, J. (1835). Pathology of the Human Eye. London: Underwood.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dalrymple's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Dalrymple's sign
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