Rovsing's sign

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Introduction

Right lower quadrant pain & rebound tenderness on palpation of the left lower quadrant, elicited in the classic presentation of appendicitis.

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References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 330
  2. Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, 6th edition, Bates B, JB Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1995, pg 353