Boas' point
Boas' Point
Boas' point (/boʊz/ point), also known as Boas' sign, is a medical term named after the German physician Isidor Boas (1858–1923). It refers to a specific area of tenderness in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, indicative of cholecystitis or inflammation of the gallbladder.
Etymology
The term "Boas' point" is an eponym, named after Isidor Boas, a German internist and gastroenterologist. Boas made significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology, including the identification of this specific point of tenderness associated with cholecystitis.
Definition
Boas' point is defined as an area of tenderness located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, specifically at the level of the right iliac crest. This tenderness is elicited upon palpation and is considered a clinical sign of acute cholecystitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the gallbladder.
Related Terms
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones, which can lead to tenderness at Boas' point.
- Murphy's sign: Another clinical sign of cholecystitis, characterized by a cessation of inspiration during palpation of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
- Isidor Boas: The German internist and gastroenterologist after whom Boas' point is named.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Boas' point
- Wikipedia's article - Boas' point
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