Rovsing's Sign: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Rovsing's Sign

There are two “textbook signs” that may be found on examination: Rovsing’s sign: RIF fossa pain on palpation of the LIF Psoas sign: RIF pain with extension of the right hip [teachmesurgery.com]

Rovsing’s sign. A doctor tests for Rovsing’s sign by applying hand pressure to the lower left side of the abdomen. [web.archive.org]

[…] raise the patient's right leg with the knee flexed rotate the leg internally at the hip increased abdominal pain indicates a positive obturator sign Rovsing's sign pressure [step2.medbullets.com]

Recurrent Appendicitis

sign : deep palpation of the LLQ causes RLQ referred pain Psoas sign : RLQ pain with extension of the right leg against resistance (secondary to inflammation of a retrocecal [amboss.com]

Rovsing's sign (2 points). Fever (1 point). Raised white cell count (1 point). Negative urinalysis (1 point). [patient.info]

Physical signs classically associated with acute appendicitis include Rovsing sign, psoas sign, and obturator sign. ^ Rovsing, N.T. (1907). [en.wikipedia.org]

Appendiceal Abscess

McBurney's point of greatest tenderness Blumberg sign Rovsing’s Sign Dunphy sign Cough Test Obturator sign Psoas sign Markle sign 11 Location appendix during pregnancy 12 [slideplayer.com]

[…] nausea, and anorexia - Afebrile or has a low-grade fever, 38 º C Higher fevers are associated with a perforated appendix 10 Special maneuvers it is only the area McBurney sign [slideplayer.com]

Retrocecal Appendicitis

Rovsing's sign Rovsing's sign is pain in the RLQ (near the appendix) experienced when the LLQ is palpated. [en.wikipedia.org]

Other important findings are positive psoas, obturator, and Rovsing signs, present in up to 80%-90% of cases. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Psoas sign Rovsing's sign References[edit] External links[edit] Acute appendicitis review in American Family Physician [en.wikipedia.org]

Left-Sided Appendicitis

Rovsing's sign, named after the Danish surgeon Niels Thorkild Rovsing (1862–1927), [1] is a sign of appendicitis. [en.wikipedia.org]

With local peritonitis, palpation in the left lower quadrant may cause pain in the right lower quadrant (Rovsing's sign). [surgwiki.com]

Although not of diagnostic value as being non-specific, pressure in the left iliac fossa produces pain in the right iliac fossa ( Rovsing’s sign ) [ 14 ]. [intechopen.com]

Perforated Appendix

Rovsing’s sign. Rovsing’s sign may be elicited by palpating the left lower quadrant ; this paradoxically causes pain to be felt at the right lower quadrant. [nurseslabs.com]

[…] rebound tenderness, tenderness at McBurney's point, Rovsing sign, psoas sign, obturator sign Prevalence common Blood work leukocytosis Radiology periappendiceal fat stranding [librepathology.org]

Clinical data included a presence of right lower quadrant tenderness, rebound tenderness, Rovsing sign, Psoas sign and Obturator sign. [omicsonline.org]

Chronic Appendicitis

’s sign (palpation of the lower left quadrant of a person’s abdomen results in more pain in the right lower quadrant), or percussion tenderness with rebound are all highly [mhmedical.com]

sign pain in the RLQ with palpation of the left lower quadrant (LLQ) psoas sign associated with retrocecal appendix RLQ pain with passive right hip extension obturator sign [step2.medbullets.com]

With appendicitis, deep palpation of the lower left abdominal area will produce pain in the lower abdominal quadrant on the right side (Rovsing's sign). [emedicinehealth.com]

Intraperitoneal Abscess in the Right Lower Quadrant

Physical signs classically associated with acute appendicitis include Rovsing sign, psoas sign, and obturator sign. ^ Rovsing, N.T. (1907). [en.wikipedia.org]

Signs in acute apprendicitis Rovsing’s sign: The examiner palpates the left lower quadrant (LLQ) and the test is positive if the patient experiences pain in the RLQ during [clinicaladvisor.com]

(e.g., psoas sign, obturator sign, Rovsing sign, McBurney sign) Clinical symptoms (e.g., fever, migrating pain, guarding) Laboratory tests (e.g., white blood cell count, [effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov]

Acute Appendicitis

Carcinoid Tumor of the Appendix

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Pelvic Appendix

Physical signs of Appendicitis Rovsings sign Psoas sign Obturator sign Aarons sign Straight leg raising sign Pointing sign Rebound tenderness Abdominal guarding Digital rectal [jotscroll.com]

Fever, tachycardia Abdo tenderness +/- peritonism (localised or global perferation) Peritonism maximum at McBurney’s point LIF palpation causes RIF pain (Rovsing’s sign) [medschoolminutes.wordpress.com]

sign: pain in the RLQ with palpation of the LLQ: sens 22 to 68%, spec 58-96% --Psoas sign: right lower quadrant pain with right hip flexion, indicates a retrocecal appendix [errolozdalga.com]

Rowley-Rosenberg Syndrome

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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis

The classic physical signs of acute appendicitis such as Rovsing's sign may be absent. Blood investigations are critical in the diagnosis of mesenteric lymphadenitis. [symptoma.com]

Rovsing's sign Main article: Rovsing's sign Continuous deep palpation starting from the left iliac fossa upwards (counterclockwise along the colon) may cause pain in the right [gutenberg.us]

The physician should examine for Rovsing's sign (when pressure on the left lower quadrant distends the column of colonic gas, causing pain in the right lower quadrant at the [aafp.org]

Adult Krabbe Disease

ロブジング Rovsing's sign ロブジング徴候 NielsThorkild Rovsing （1862-1927） Danish surgeon Rubinstein-Taybi ルビンスタイン・ティビ Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome ルビンスタイン・ティビ症候群 Rumpel-Leede ルンペル・レーデ [jams.med.or.jp]

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Cecum Diverticulum

Obturator, psoas, Murphy sign, and Rovsing signs were negative. Rectal exam was unremarkable. [clinicaladvisor.com]

With local peritonitis, palpation in the left lower quadrant may cause pain in the right lower quadrant (Rovsing's sign). [surgwiki.com]

On admission, physical examination revealed a diffuse contracture with extreme tenderness of the right iliac fossa; Blumberg's and Rovsing's signs were positive, and peristalsis [documents.tips]

Meckel Diverticulum

Obturator, psoas, Murphy’s and Rovsing’s signs were all negative. On digital rectal exam, the rectal vault was empty and stool tested guaiac negative. [intjem.springeropen.com]

One point is given to the migration of pain to the right hypogastrium, anorexia, nausea/vomiting, Rovsing’s sign, subfebrility, and shift of the leukocytes to the left side [portal.lf.upjs.sk]

On physical exam, the child was afebrile with stable vital signs and was in mild distress secondary to pain. [intjem.springeropen.com]

Retractile Mesenteritis

Rovsing’s sign • palpation of the left lower quadrant increases the pain felt in the right lower quadrant. • This pressure stretches the entire peritoneal lining, and so causes [slideshare.net]

[…] the McBurney point • Rebound tenderness • Referred or indirect rebound tenderness • Rovsing’s sign -indicates the site of peritoneal irritation • Cutaneous hyperesthesia [slideshare.net]

The Rovsing sign (pain in the RLQ during palpation of the left lower quadrant [LLQ]) has also been associated with appendicitis. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Anicteric Viral Hepatitis

The nurse will document this as which of the following signs of appendicitis? A. Rovsing sign B. Referred pain C. Chvostek's sign D. [quizlet.com]

Rebound tenderness" Correct Answer A In patients with suspected appendicitis, Rovsing sign may be elicited by palpation of the left lower quadrant, causing pain to be felt [quizlet.com]

Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

The Rovsing sign (pain in the RLQ during palpation of the left lower quadrant [LLQ]) has also been associated with appendicitis. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Asphyxia

[…] are pain felt in the right lower quadrant with palpation of the left lower quadrant (Rovsing sign), an increase in pain caused by passive extension of the right hip joint [msdmanuals.com]

With appendicitis, deep palpation of the lower left abdominal area will produce pain in the lower abdominal quadrant on the right side (Rovsing's sign). [emedicinehealth.com]

[…] tenderness located at the McBurney point (junction of the middle and outer thirds of the line joining the umbilicus to the anterior superior iliac spine) Additional appendicitis signs [msdmanuals.com]

Umbilical Cellulitis

Tenderness in the lower right quadrant Rovsing sign (rebound tenderness): applying pressure upon the left lower abdomen and quickly releasing it triggers pain in the right [ehealthstar.com]

[…] abdomen, right flank or the rectum, becomes severe and stabbing and is aggravated by coughing ( Picture 2 ) Nausea, vomiting, constipation and low-grade fever after the pain Signs [ehealthstar.com]

Horseshoe Kidney

– The so-called Rovsing sign—abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting on hyperextension of the spine—has been infrequently observed. – Signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection [reconstructiveurology.wordpress.com]

sign–abdominal pain localized to the kidneys accompanied by nausea on spinal retroflexion is rarely useful but, when present, is due to pressure of the isthmus of kidney [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

[…] pelvis Clinical From asymptomatic to advanced renal disease–eg, hydronephrosis, infection, kidney stones, which may be accompanied by chronic GI Sx and pain; the 'classic' Rovsing [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Aortic Valve Stenosis

[…] are pain felt in the right lower quadrant with palpation of the left lower quadrant (Rovsing sign), an increase in pain caused by passive extension of the right hip joint [merckmanuals.com]

With appendicitis, deep palpation of the lower left abdominal area will produce pain in the lower abdominal quadrant on the right side (Rovsing's sign). [emedicinehealth.com]

Meckel Diverticulitis

With local peritonitis, palpation in the left lower quadrant may cause pain in the right lower quadrant (Rovsing's sign). [surgwiki.com]

Acute Peritonitis

Also, called rebound tenderness Rovsing´s Sign [ ✎ edit | edit source ] This sign is the same as Blumberg, but you push the abdominal wall on the opposite site of the irritation [wikilectures.eu]

Blumberg´s Sign [ ✎ edit | edit source ] You push the irritated place and then let your hands off quickly. The pain is caused by the release of pressure. [wikilectures.eu]

Ureterolithiasis

An abdominal exam revealed right lower quadrant tenderness at McBurney’s point with no rebound or guarding and a negative Rovsing’s sign. [academic.oup.com]

Hanhart Dwarfism

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Idiopathic Scoliosis

On physical exam, she had tenderness to palpation in the right lower quadrant, guarding, and a positive Rovsing’s sign. [cureus.com]

Typhlitis

’s sign (palpation of the lower left quadrant of a person’s abdomen results in more pain in the right lower quadrant), or percussion tenderness with rebound are all highly [accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com]

[…] localization of pain in the right lower quadrant is more reliable than right lower quadrant pain itself for diagnosis.2 Findings of fever, right lower quadrant tenderness, a Rovsing [accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com]

Omental Infarction

Rebound tenderness and Rovsing's sign were positive. Routine investigations showed leucocytosis and microscopic hematuria in urinalysis. [saudisurgj.org]