Lowenberg's sign
Lowenberg's sign
Lowenberg's sign (pronunciation: loh-wen-bergz sign) is a clinical sign used in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It is named after the German physician, Dr. Richard Lowenberg, who first described it in the early 20th century.
Etymology
The term "Lowenberg's sign" is derived from the name of Dr. Richard Lowenberg, a German physician who made significant contributions to the field of vascular medicine. He first described this clinical sign in his research on deep vein thrombosis.
Definition
Lowenberg's sign is a clinical sign that is positive when there is pain in the calf upon compression of the thigh. This is indicative of deep vein thrombosis. The sign is elicited by using a blood pressure cuff wrapped around the patient's mid-thigh and inflated to a pressure of 80-100 mmHg. The presence of pain in the calf suggests a positive Lowenberg's sign.
Related Terms
- Deep vein thrombosis: A blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body, most often in the lower leg or the thigh.
- Clinical sign: Observable evidence of medical condition that is seen or felt by physicians rather than reported by the patient.
- Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system.
- Blood pressure cuff: A device used to measure blood pressure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lowenberg's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Lowenberg's sign
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