Piskacek's sign

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Piskacek's Sign

Piskacek's sign (/pɪsˈkætʃɛks saɪn/) is a medical sign used in obstetrics to indicate the presence of pregnancy. It is named after the Czech obstetrician, Ludwig Piskacek, who first described it in 1932.

Etymology

The term "Piskacek's sign" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Ludwig Piskacek, a prominent obstetrician from the Czech Republic. The word "sign" in this context is used to denote a physical finding that indicates a particular medical condition, in this case, pregnancy.

Definition

Piskacek's sign is characterized by an irregular enlargement of the uterus, which is often palpable on one side more than the other. This is typically observed around the 7th to 8th week of pregnancy. The sign is considered positive when the uterus is palpated and found to be asymmetric due to the implantation of the embryo on one side.

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