Chadwick's sign
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Chadwick's sign is a bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina and vulva caused by venous congestion. It can be observed as early as 6-8 weeks after conception, and is often used as an early sign of pregnancy.
These color changes were discovered in approximately 1836 by French doctor Etienne Joseph Jacquemin (1796-1872).[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ Gleichert JE (1971). "Etienne Joseph Jacquemin, discoverer of 'Chadwick's sign'". Journal of the history of medicine and allied sciences 26 (1): 75–80. PMID 4925842.
[edit] External links
- DER166 at FPnotebook
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