Dunphy's sign
Dunphy's sign is a medical term referring to increased pain during coughing in patients with acute appendicitis. It is named after Dr. John W. Dunphy, who first described the sign in 1907.
Pronunciation
Dunphy's sign is pronounced as "Dun-fis sign".
Etymology
The term is named after Dr. John W. Dunphy, an American surgeon who first described the sign in 1907.
Description
Dunphy's sign is a clinical sign in which a patient with acute appendicitis experiences increased pain during coughing. It is a useful clinical sign in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, although it is not always present in all patients with this condition.
Related Terms
- Appendicitis: An inflammation of the appendix, often causing severe abdominal pain.
- McBurney's point: The point in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus (navel). This point roughly corresponds to the most common location of the base of the appendix where it is attached to the cecum.
- Rovsing's sign: A sign that is positive when palpation of the left lower quadrant of a person's abdomen increases the pain felt in the right lower quadrant.
- Rebound tenderness: A clinical sign that a doctor or other healthcare provider may check for when they suspect inflammation in the abdomen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dunphy's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Dunphy's sign
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