Rose's

Rose's sign is a clinical sign in medicine that is used to diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm. It is named after the British surgeon, Arthur William Rose, who first described it in 1966.

Definition

Rose's sign is defined as a pulsatile mass in the abdomen that is not transmitted from the aorta. It is usually detected during a physical examination of the patient. The sign is considered positive if the mass is palpable and pulsatile, and it is not transmitted from the aorta.

Clinical significance

Rose's sign is used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a condition where the large blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The presence of Rose's sign indicates a high likelihood of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, the absence of Rose's sign does not rule out the condition.

Limitations

While Rose's sign is a useful tool in the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysms, it has its limitations. The sign may not be present in all patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, especially in those with a small aneurysm or in obese patients where the aneurysm may not be palpable. Therefore, additional diagnostic tests such as an ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan may be required to confirm the diagnosis.

See also

• Abdominal examination
• Aortic aneurysm
• Physical examination

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