MEDizzy
MEDizzy
D
Dr.Aminabout 6 years ago
2 signs for Acute Pancreatitis

2 signs for Acute Pancreatitis

A.Cullen sign (bruising around the umblicus) B.Grey Turner sign(bruising of the flanks the area between last rib and the hip)

76
Other commentsSign in to post comments. You don't have an account? Sign up now!
about 6 years ago

Reason??

about 6 years ago

extravasated pancreatic enzymes and their effects lead to these cutaneous discolorations.more detailed pathways of pacreatic enzymes are mentioned here : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/2910743/

Recent MCQs















Show more MCQs

Recent flashcard sets















Show more flashcards