Traube's space
Traube's space (pronounced: traw-buhz space) is an anatomical term referring to a specific area on the human body. It is named after the German physician Ludwig Traube, who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Traube's space" is derived from the name of Ludwig Traube, a German physician and pathologist who lived from 1818 to 1876. Traube made several significant contributions to the field of medicine, including the identification and description of the area now known as Traube's space.
Definition
Traube's space is a semi-lunar, anatomic region of the human body located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It is defined by the lower edge of the lung, the anterior border of the spleen, the left costal margin, and the inferior margin of the stomach.
Clinical Significance
Traube's space is clinically significant because it is often used by physicians during physical examinations to assess for splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen) and other potential abnormalities. When the patient takes a deep breath, the spleen moves downward and can be palpated if it is enlarged. If Traube's space is dull to percussion, it may indicate splenomegaly or pleural effusion.
Related Terms
- Splenomegaly: An enlargement of the spleen.
- Pleural effusion: A buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
- Ludwig Traube: A German physician and pathologist who first described Traube's space.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Traube's space
- Wikipedia's article - Traube's space
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