Pathognomonic sign is a particular sign of a disease whose presence intensifies that a disease is present without any hesitations. Here are the list of the most common diseases and their pathognomonic signs:
Addison’s Dse. - Bronze-like skin
Appendicitis-McBurney’s Point/ Rovsing Sign/Psoas Sign
Asthma-Wheezing Inspiration
Bulimia Nervosa - Chipmunk Face
Cataract- Blurry Vision / Hizzy Vision
Cholecystitis-Murphy’s Sign (pain RUQ)
Cholera -Rice Watery Stool
COPD -Barrel-Chested
Cushing Syndrome- Buffalo Hump
Dengue-Petechiae
Down Syndrome-...
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