Abdominal Findings Flashcards
Abdominal bruit left of the midline epigastrium
Unilateral renal artery stenosis
Absent bowel sounds (paralytic ileus)
Generalized peritonitis
Acetone breath
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Argyll Robertson pupil
Tertiary syphilis
Ascites (fluid in the abdomen-shifting dullness)
Cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, cancer
Beef red smooth tongue
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Bilateral kidney enlargement
Polycystic disease of the kidneys
Bluish discoloration in flanks (Grey Turner sign)
Pancreatitis or ectopic pregnancy
Bluish discoloration in umbilicus (Cullen sign)
Pancreatitis or ectopic pregnancy
Blumberg’s sign (rebound tenderness)
Generalized peritonitis
Caput medusa (dilated veins radiating from navel)
Portal hypertension as in cirrhosis
Cessation of inspiration on RUQ pressure (murphy sign)
Cholecystitis
CVA tender on percussion (murphy’s punch)
Pyelonephritis
Dull percussion not in Traube’s space
Splenomegaly
Epigastric tenderness
PUD, gastritis, pancreatitis
Friction rub
Trauma, infection or cancer
Hepatojugular reflex (increase JVP with RUQ pressure)
CHF
Hyperactive bowel sounds with borborygmi
intestinal obstruction
Hyper-resonant percussion note
Intestinal obstruction