Boas' sign

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Boas' or Boas's sign is hyperaesthesia (increased or altered sensitivity) below the right scapula can be a symptom in acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) [1] It is one of many symptoms a medical provider may look for during an abdominal examination[2] Additionally, it is a right subscapular pain due to cholelithiasis and it is less than 7% sensitive.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Boas' sign (web). GPnotebook. Retrieved on 2007-01-21.
  2. ^ Hewish, Dr Paul. Abdominal Examination (web). Patient Plus. Retrieved on 2007-01-21.
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