Pancreatitis Leik

Question 1

611. Grey–Turner’s sign is highly suggestive of which of the following conditions?
A) Acute pancreatitis
B) Acute appendicitis
C) Acute diverticulitis
D) Gastric cancer

Answer 1

A) Acute pancreatitis Grey–Turner’s sign is the acute onset of bluish
discoloration located on the flank area that is caused by bruising. It is usually
associated with severe acute pancreatitis, but it can also be found in some cases of
ruptured ectopic pregnancy.