Trousseau sign of malignancy
Trousseau Sign of Malignancy
Trousseau Sign of Malignancy (pronunciation: troo-soh sign of mal-ig-nan-see) is a medical term that refers to a specific clinical sign often associated with certain types of malignancies.
Etymology
The term is named after the French physician Armand Trousseau, who first described the sign in the 19th century. The word 'sign' in this context is used to denote a clinical indication or symptom, while 'malignancy' refers to the presence of cancerous cells.
Definition
Trousseau Sign of Malignancy is a clinical sign characterized by the occurrence of migratory thrombophlebitis, a condition where blood clots form in various veins throughout the body. This sign is often associated with certain types of malignancies, particularly pancreatic cancer and lung cancer.
Related Terms
- Thrombophlebitis: Inflammation of the veins due to a blood clot.
- Malignancy: The presence of cancerous cells that have the ability to spread.
- Armand Trousseau: A French physician known for his contributions to the field of medicine, including the identification of Trousseau Sign of Malignancy.
- Pancreatic cancer: A type of cancer that starts in the pancreas.
- Lung cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trousseau sign of malignancy
- Wikipedia's article - Trousseau sign of malignancy
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