Larrey's sign
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Larrey's sign is a medical term referring to a specific symptom often associated with liver diseases, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma. It is characterized by pain felt in the right hypochondrium during deep inspiration, when the liver edge is palpated.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as la-rey's sign.
Etymology
The term is named after Dominique Jean Larrey, a French surgeon in Napoleon's army who first described the sign.
Related Terms
- Hepatocellular carcinoma: A type of liver cancer that Larrey's sign is often associated with.
- Liver disease: A broad term for various diseases that affect the liver.
- Hypochondrium: The upper part of the abdomen on both sides of the body beneath the lower ribs.
- Palpation: A method of feeling with the fingers or hands during a physical examination.
See Also
References
- Larrey DJ. Clinical lectures on surgery. Lancet. 1832;17:150–153.
- R. M. Kirk. General surgical operations. Churchill Livingstone; 2000.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Larrey's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Larrey's sign
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