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Introduction | == Introduction == | ||
== Technique == | |||
Splenic Percussion Sign (Castell’s Sign): Percuss the most inferior interspace on the left anterior axillary line (Castell’s Point). | |||
This is usually tympanic. Ask patient to breath deeply. | |||
* Remains tympanic on inspiration: Splenic Percussion Sign negative: splenomegaly less likely. | |||
* Shift from tympanic to dullness: Splenic Percussion Sign positive: splenomegaly more likely. | |||
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Technique[edit | edit source]
Splenic Percussion Sign (Castell’s Sign): Percuss the most inferior interspace on the left anterior axillary line (Castell’s Point).
This is usually tympanic. Ask patient to breath deeply.
- Remains tympanic on inspiration: Splenic Percussion Sign negative: splenomegaly less likely.
- Shift from tympanic to dullness: Splenic Percussion Sign positive: splenomegaly more likely.
