Markle's sign
Markle's Sign
Markle's sign or Markle's test is a clinical sign used in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. It is named after Dr. John Markle, who first described it in 1985.
Pronunciation
Markle's sign: /ˈmɑːrklz saɪn/
Etymology
The term "Markle's sign" is named after Dr. John Markle, a Canadian physician who first described the sign in 1985.
Definition
Markle's sign is a clinical sign that is positive when a patient experiences pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen after being asked to stand on their toes and then drop down onto their heels. This sudden jarring movement can elicit pain if the patient has an inflamed appendix, thus suggesting acute appendicitis.
Related Terms
- Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, often causing severe abdominal pain.
- Rebound tenderness: A clinical sign that a doctor checks for when they suspect appendicitis.
- McBurney's point: The point over the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus (navel). This is the most tender point in acute appendicitis.
- Rovsing's sign: A clinical sign in which pressure on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen causes pain in the right lower quadrant.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Markle's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Markle's sign
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