Al HaYaT MedicosClinical Eye Series: Abdominal Signs focuses on the signs you can see and elicit during an abdominal examination. Each sign is explained with what it looks like, how to look for it and what it suggests.
These notes are designed for abdominal OSCE stations, short cases and ward-based teaching.
What these notes cover
- Inspection: distension, scars, visible veins and pulsations
- Signs of chronic liver disease
- Palpating the liver, spleen and kidneys
- Shifting dullness and other signs of ascites
- Named abdominal signs commonly asked in exams
- Presenting abdominal findings
Who they are for
Medical students in clinical years and doctors preparing for clinical exams.
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Disclaimer
For education and exam preparation only. This is not medical advice and must not be used to diagnose or treat patients. Always follow current clinical guidelines and the advice of qualified senior colleagues. Spotted a mistake? Please tell us.
Prepared by the Al HaYaT Medicos team.