Reynolds' pentad
| Reynolds' pentad | |
|---|---|
| Differential diagnosis | obstructive ascending cholangitis |
Reynolds' pentad is a collection of signs and symptoms consistent with obstructive
altered mental status.[1] Sometimes the two additional signs are listed simply as low blood pressure and confusion.[2]
Eponym
It was named after surgeon Benedict Reynolds, who described it (along with Everett Dargan) in 1959.[1]
References
- ^ PMID 13670595.
- ISBN 1405183233.)
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