Cervical motion tenderness
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In gynecology, cervical
motion tenderness or cervical excitation (chandelier sign), is a sign found on pelvic examination
suggestive of pelvic pathology. Classically, it is present in the setting of pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID), ectopic pregnancy and is of some use to help differentiate PID and appendicitis
. It is also colloquially known as "chandelier sign."
Cervix
The cervix is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindrical or conical in shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall...
motion tenderness or cervical excitation (chandelier sign), is a sign found on pelvic examination
Pelvic examination
A pelvic examination, also pelvic exam, is a physical examination of the female pelvic organs.Broadly, it can be divided into the external examination and internal examination.It is also called "Bimanual Exam" & "Manual Uterine Palpation"....
suggestive of pelvic pathology. Classically, it is present in the setting of pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a generic term for inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries as it progresses to scar formation with adhesions to nearby tissues and organs. This may lead to infections. PID is a vague term and can refer to viral, fungal, parasitic, though most...
(PID), ectopic pregnancy and is of some use to help differentiate PID and appendicitis
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is classified as a medical emergency and many cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of the risk of rupture leading to...
. It is also colloquially known as "chandelier sign."