Griffith's sign
Griffith's Sign
Griffith's sign (/ˈɡrɪfɪθs saɪn/) is a medical sign used in the diagnosis of retinal detachment, a serious eye condition. It was named after the British ophthalmologist, Robert Walter Doyne, who first described it in 1897.
Etymology
The term "Griffith's sign" is derived from the name of the British ophthalmologist, Robert Walter Doyne, who first described this sign. The word "sign" in this context is used to denote a characteristic indication of a particular medical condition, which in this case is retinal detachment.
Definition
Griffith's sign is a clinical sign in ophthalmology where there is a delay in the filling of retinal veins during the fluorescein angiography test. This sign is indicative of a retinal detachment.
Related Terms
- Retinal Detachment: A serious eye condition where the retina is pulled away from its normal position at the back of the eye.
- Fluorescein Angiography: A medical procedure that uses a fluorescent dye and a camera to capture images of the blood flow in the retina and choroid, the two layers in the back of the eye.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Griffith's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Griffith's sign
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