Borsari's sign

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Borsari's Sign

Borsari's Sign (pronunciation: bor-sar-eez sign) is a clinical sign used in the field of medicine to diagnose certain medical conditions.

Etymology

The term "Borsari's Sign" is named after the Italian physician, Dr. Luigi Borsari, who first described the sign in the early 20th century.

Definition

Borsari's Sign is a clinical sign characterized by the presence of abdominal distension and pain on palpation in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. It is often associated with appendicitis, but can also be seen in other conditions such as diverticulitis and ectopic pregnancy.

Related Terms

  • Abdominal distension: An increase in the size of the abdomen, often due to the accumulation of gas or fluid.
  • Pain: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
  • Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine.
  • Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines.
  • Ectopic pregnancy: A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.

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