Piskacek's sign
In medicine, Piskaçek's sign is a physical indication of pregnancy.
It is defined as asymmetry of the enlarged uterus, palpable during pelvic examination, after the first few weeks of pregnancy. It is attributed to lateral implantation of the embryo, which can enlarge one uterine horn before the other.[1][2] It has also been described as focal softening of the uterus, contrasted to the firmness of the area where the placenta is implanted.[3]
It is named after obstetrician
Chadwick signs
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References
- ISBN 9780191725777. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ ISBN 9781108386197. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ PMID 4025433. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
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