Fothergill's sign
Fothergill's Sign
Fothergill's sign (/ˈfɒðərgɪlz saɪn/) is a clinical sign in medicine that is used to differentiate between an abdominal wall mass and an intra-abdominal mass. It is named after British physician John Fothergill.
Etymology
The term "Fothergill's sign" is derived from the name of the British physician John Fothergill, who first described the sign in the 18th century.
Description
Fothergill's sign is positive if a mass in the abdominal wall remains palpable and firm when the muscles of the abdominal wall are tensed. This is in contrast to an intra-abdominal mass, which becomes less palpable or disappears when the abdominal muscles are tensed. The sign is used to differentiate between a mass in the abdominal wall and a mass within the abdominal cavity.
Related Terms
- Abdominal examination: A part of the physical examination involving inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation of the abdomen.
- Abdominal wall: The layer of muscles and skin that surrounds the organs within the abdomen.
- Intra-abdominal mass: A mass located within the abdominal cavity.
- John Fothergill: An 18th-century British physician who first described Fothergill's sign.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fothergill's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Fothergill's sign
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