Aaron's sign
Aaron's sign is a referred pain felt in the epigastrium upon continuous firm pressure over McBurney's point.[1] It is one of the best known signs of appendicitis, although it is rarely referred to by its name. While the sign is well known, and taught in medical education, its efficacy has not been well established[2]
| Aaron's sign | |
|---|---|
 | |
| McBurney's point | |
| Differential diagnosis | Appendicitis |
Aaron's sign is named for Charles Dettie Aaron, an American gastroenterologist.[3]
References
- Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health (7th ed.). 2003.
- Iqbal, Subhan. "Aaron sign | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org". Radiopaedia. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- Who Named It?
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