Destot's sign
Encyclopedia
Destot's sign is a clinical sign
in which a superficial haematoma is seen above the inguinal ligament
in the groin, over the scrotum
or perineum
, or in the upper thigh
. It can occur in patients with pelvic fracture
.
Medical sign
A medical sign is an objective indication of some medical fact or characteristic that may be detected by a physician during a physical examination of a patient....
in which a superficial haematoma is seen above the inguinal ligament
Inguinal ligament
The inguinal ligament is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine. Its anatomy is very important for operating on hernia patients.-Anatomy:...
in the groin, over the scrotum
Scrotum
In some male mammals the scrotum is a dual-chambered protuberance of skin and muscle containing the testicles and divided by a septum. It is an extension of the perineum, and is located between the penis and anus. In humans and some other mammals, the base of the scrotum becomes covered with curly...
or perineum
Perineum
In human anatomy, the perineum is a region of the body including the perineal body and surrounding structures...
, or in the upper thigh
Thigh
In humans the thigh is the area between the pelvis and the knee. Anatomically, it is part of the lower limb.The single bone in the thigh is called the femur...
. It can occur in patients with pelvic fracture
Pelvic fracture
Pelvic fracture is a disruption of the bony structure of the pelvis, including the hip bone, sacrum and coccyx. The most common cause in elderly is a fall, but the most significant fractures involve high-energy forces such as a motor vehicle accident, cycling accidents, or a fall from significant...
.