Aaron's sign
Aaron's sign is a referred pain felt in the epigastrium upon continuous firm pressure over McBurney's point. It is indicative of appendicitis.[1]
| Aaron's sign | |
|---|---|
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| McBurney's point | |
| Differential diagnosis | Appendicitis |
Aaron's sign is named for Charles Dettie Aaron, an American gastroenterologist.[2]
References
- Bhat, Sriram; M, Sriram Bhat (30 December 2012). SRB's Manual of Surgery. JP Medical Ltd. p. 1277. ISBN 978-93-5025-944-3.
- Who Named It?
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