Grey Turner's sign refers to bruising of the flanks, the part of the body between the last rib and the top of the hip. The bruising appears as a blue discoloration, and is a sign of retroperitoneal hemorrhage, or bleeding behind the peritoneum, which is a lining of the abdominal cavity. Grey…
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Acute Pancreatitis
We report a case of retroperitoneal NSTI in an immunocompetent young male, with clinical symptoms and signs mimicking acute pancreatitis (pseudo-Cullen's and pseudo-Grey-Turner's [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Abstract Skin signs in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (e. g., Cullen's and Grey-Turner's sign) have been described in clinical medicine. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
periumbilical ecchymosis and discoloration ( bluish-red ) Grey Turner's sign : flank ecchymosis with discoloration Fox's sign : ecchymosis over the inguinal ligament References [amboss.com]
Pancreatitis
What is Cullen and Grey-Turner's Sign? [youtube.com]
(Rare) signs of hemorrhage on the physical exam include: Cullen sign : periumbilical bruising Grey-Turner sign : flank bruising There continues to be debate over the precipitating [radiopaedia.org]
(Rare) signs of hemorrhage on the physical exam include: Cullen sign: periumbilical bruising Grey-Turner sign: flank bruising There continues to be debate over the precipitating [radiopaedia.org]
Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage
It can present with Grey Turner's sign (flank bruising). [en.wikipedia.org]
Rarely, later in the course, the patient may develop a Grey-Turner’s sign with bulging flanks, and a bluish discoloration in the region of the flank. [medicalopedia.org]
Signs The patient may develop tachycardia and hypotension if the rate of hemorrhage is rapid. [medicalopedia.org]
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
and is also called Grey Turner's sign. [16] [19] Aortic aneurysm rupture may be mistaken for the pain of kidney stones, or muscle related back pain. [7] Causes [ edit ] [en.wikipedia.org]
Rupture can also create a connection between the aorta and intestine or inferior vena cava. [18] Flank ecchymosis (appearance of a bruise) is a sign of retroperitoneal bleeding [en.wikipedia.org]
Traumatic Rupture of the Kidney
Inspect the lower back and flank for Grey-Turner’s sign or bruising because of a retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Note any abdominal distention. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Tubal Pregnancy
Tubal pregnancy refers to the implantation of a fertilized egg in the fallopian tubes. The most common site of implantation is the ampulla. Severe lower quadrant pain, sudden in onset, stabbing, intermittent and without radiation, is present in almost 100% cases. Pain can be unilateral or bilateral, localized or[…] [symptoma.com]
Ectopic Pregnancy
Uterine anomalies are relatively uncommon and go undiagnosed in many cases. Ectopic pregnancies have been reported in such patients, although rarely, in the non-communicating rudimentary horns of unicornuate uteri. However, the case presented is of an ectopic pregnancy in the rudimentary fallopian tube related to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Retroperitoneal Hematoma
Her physical examination disclosed left abdominal and costovertebral angle tenderness, left flank ecchymosis (Grey Turner sign). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Rarely, later in the course, the patient may develop a Grey-Turner’s sign with bulging flanks, and a bluish discoloration in the region of the flank. [medicalopedia.org]
(periumbilical ecchymosis) – late finding Grey-Turner’s sign (ecchymosis of the flanks) – late finding *History of risk factors as above Evaluation and Diagnosis 1,3,4,5 [emdocs.net]
Leaking Aortic Aneurysm
and is also called Grey Turner's sign. [16] [19] Aortic aneurysm rupture may be mistaken for the pain of kidney stones, or muscle related back pain. [7] Causes [ edit ] [en.wikipedia.org]
Rupture can also create a connection between the aorta and intestine or inferior vena cava. [18] Flank ecchymosis (appearance of a bruise) is a sign of retroperitoneal bleeding [en.wikipedia.org]
Ovarian Pregnancy
Ovarian pregnancy very rarely occurs and its exact mechanism is unclear. Here, we report a case of ovarian pregnancy resulting from cryopreserved blastocyst transfer. The patient was a 34-year-old woman who had undergone bilateral ovarian cystectomy for endometriosis. Both fallopian tubes indicated normal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]