Auenbrugger's sign
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Auenbrugger's sign is a bulging of the epigastrium
seen in cases of severe pericardial effusion
. It is named after Joseph Leopold Auenbrugger.
Epigastrium
The epigastrium is the upper central region of the abdomen. It is located between the costal margins and the subcostal plane....
seen in cases of severe pericardial effusion
Pericardial effusion
Pericardial effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity. Because of the limited amount of space in the pericardial cavity, fluid accumulation will lead to an increased intrapericardial pressure and this can negatively affect heart function...
. It is named after Joseph Leopold Auenbrugger.