10 Signs of Appendicitis
6. Rovsing Sign
The Rovsing sign is described as pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. This is a classic sign of peritoneal irritation and it is very useful in the diagnosis of many conditions. It is named after the Danish surgeon Niels Rovsing.
A positive Rovsing sign might be a sign of acute appendicitis, but it is considered an accessory sign. Accessory signs are not as specific as the other signs mentioned before and their absence is not enough to rule-out appendicitis.
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