Schwartz sign
Schwartz sign
Schwartz sign, also known as the Flamingo sign or Red reflex test, is a medical term used in Otorhinolaryngology to describe a specific diagnostic sign of Otosclerosis. It is named after the Hungarian otologist, János Schwartz.
Pronunciation
Schwartz sign: /ʃwɔːrts saɪn/
Etymology
The term is named after János Schwartz, a Hungarian otologist who first described the sign in the early 20th century.
Definition
Schwartz sign is a reddish glow or flush that appears in the promontory of the middle ear, visible through the tympanic membrane during otoscopic examination. This is due to increased vascularity of the mucosa covering the promontory, often associated with Otosclerosis.
Related Terms
- Otosclerosis: A condition characterized by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, often leading to hearing loss.
- Otorhinolaryngology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
- Promontory: A bony protrusion in the middle ear, visible during otoscopic examination.
- Tympanic membrane: Also known as the eardrum, it separates the external ear from the middle ear.
- Otoscopic examination: A common medical procedure used to examine the ear.
- Red reflex test: A screening test that is used to check for abnormalities in the eye.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schwartz sign
- Wikipedia's article - Schwartz sign
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