Brudziński symphyseal sign

Brudziński symphyseal sign is a clinical sign used in the diagnosis of appendicitis. It was named after the Polish pediatrician, Josef Brudziński, who first described it in 1909.

Definition

The Brudziński symphyseal sign is a physical examination finding that is positive when pressure over the pubic symphysis causes pain or discomfort. This sign is often used in conjunction with other clinical signs and symptoms to diagnose appendicitis.

Clinical Use

In clinical practice, the Brudziński symphyseal sign is used as part of the physical examination in patients suspected of having appendicitis. It is one of several signs that may be used to support a diagnosis of appendicitis, along with other signs such as McBurney's point tenderness, Rovsing's sign, and the psoas sign.

Limitations

While the Brudziński symphyseal sign can be a useful tool in the diagnosis of appendicitis, it is not always present in patients with the condition. Furthermore, it can also be positive in other conditions that cause lower abdominal pain, such as pelvic inflammatory disease or bladder infection. Therefore, it should not be used in isolation to diagnose appendicitis.

See Also

• Clinical sign
• Appendicitis
• Josef Brudziński
• McBurney's point
• Rovsing's sign
• Psoas sign