1. Kernig's sign
  2. Murphy sign
  3. Cullen sign
  4. Psoas sign
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Option 3 : Cullen sign

Concept:

  • Pancreatitis -> Inflammation of the pancreas.
  • Causes -> Gallstones and alcoholism are the main causes.
  • Cullen sign is positive in pancreatitis.

Explanation:

  • Symptoms:
    • Upper abdominal pain
    • Nausea 
    • Vomiting
    • Positive Cullen sign
  • Cullen sign-> Superficial edema with bruising in the subcutaneous fatty tissue around the peri-umblical region.
  • Treatment:
    • IV fluid administration
    • Analgesics and antibiotics
    • Low fat diet

  • Kernig's sign -> Positive in meningitis.
  • Murphy's sign -> Positive in acute cholecystitis.
  • Psoas sign -> Positive in appendicitis.
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