Fox's sign
Fox's sign is a medical sign used in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. It is named after the British surgeon, Richard Fox, who first described it in 1966.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Fox's sign is /fɒks sɪɡn/.
Etymology
The term "Fox's sign" is an eponym, named after Richard Fox, a British surgeon who first described the sign in 1966.
Definition
Fox's sign is a clinical sign in which there is bruising in the inguinal ligament due to retroperitoneal hemorrhage, often associated with acute pancreatitis. It is considered a pathognomonic sign, meaning it is highly indicative of a particular disease when present.
Related Terms
- Acute pancreatitis: An inflammation of the pancreas that can develop quickly and is potentially fatal.
- Inguinal ligament: A band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. It forms the base of the inguinal canal through which an indirect inguinal hernia may develop.
- Retroperitoneal hemorrhage: A rare condition that occurs when there is bleeding in the space behind the abdominal cavity.
- Pathognomonic: A term used in medicine to describe a sign or symptom that is so characteristic of a disease that it can be used to make a diagnosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fox's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Fox's sign
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