Ladin's sign
Ladin's sign is a medical term used to describe a clinical sign in which there is tenderness over the right side of the abdomen, specifically in the right iliac fossa. This sign is often associated with acute appendicitis.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "Lay-din's sign".
Etymology
The term is named after Dr. George Ladin, an American surgeon who first described the sign in the early 20th century.
Clinical Significance
Ladin's sign is a clinical sign used in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. It is elicited by applying gentle pressure over the right iliac fossa, which is the area of the abdomen just above the right hip bone. If the patient experiences pain or discomfort when pressure is applied, this is considered a positive Ladin's sign and may indicate the presence of appendicitis.
Related Terms
- Appendicitis: An inflammation of the appendix, often causing severe abdominal pain.
- Iliac Fossa: The region of the lower abdomen just above the hip bone.
- McBurney's Point: A point in the right iliac fossa that is one-third the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus (navel). This is the most common location of the base of the appendix where it is attached to the cecum.
- Rovsing's Sign: A clinical sign in which pressure on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen causes pain in the right lower quadrant. This is another sign that may indicate appendicitis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ladin's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Ladin's sign
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