Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Cullen's and Turner's sign associated with portal hypertension. |
| Authors: |
Chauhan, Sandeep, Gupta, Manisha, Sachdev, Atul, D'Cruz, Sanjay, Kaur, Ikjot |
| Source: |
Lancet. 7/5/2008, Vol. 372 Issue 9632, p54-54. 1p. 2 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: |
Pancreatitis diagnosis, Clinical medicine research, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage diagnosis, Abdominal diseases, Gastrointestinal emergencies |
| Abstract: |
This article discusses images of Cullen's sign (periumbilical ecchymosis) and Grey-Turner's sign (ecchymosis on the abdominal flank), two forms of discoloration that indicate necrotising pancreatitis. The associated blood test results from the patient showing both of these signs are discussed. The ultimate diagnosis of an intra-abdominal haemorrhage relating to pancreatitis is noted and related causes of such haemorrhages are described. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
