Piskacek's sign
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In medicine, Piskacek's sign is an indication of pregnancy
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This sign, however, may or may not be a concrete probability of pregnancy along with other signs of early pregnancy. Other signs of early pregnancy include Goodell
, Hegar
, McDonald, von Braun Fernwald
, and Chadwick
. Specifically, Piskacek's sign consists noting a palpable lateral bulge or soft prominence one of the locations where the uterine tube meets the uterus
. Piskacek's sign can be noted in the seventh to eight week of gestation.
The sign is named after Ludwig Piskaçek
.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy refers to the fertilization and development of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, in a woman's uterus. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations, as in the case of twins or triplets...
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This sign, however, may or may not be a concrete probability of pregnancy along with other signs of early pregnancy. Other signs of early pregnancy include Goodell
Goodell's sign
In medicine, Goodell's sign is an indication of pregnancy. It is a significant softening of the vaginal portion of the cervix.The sign is named after William Goodell.-References:* at pregnancytoday.com...
, Hegar
Hegar's sign
Hegar's sign is a non-sensitive indication of pregnancy in women — its absence does not exclude pregnancy. It pertains to the features of the cervix and the uterine isthmus....
, McDonald, von Braun Fernwald
Von Braun-Fernwald's sign
Von Braun-Fernwald's sign is a clinical sign in which there is an irregular softening and enlargement of the uterine fundus during early pregnancy. It occurs at 5–8 weeks gestation.The sign is named after Karl von Braun-Fernwald.- References :...
, and Chadwick
Chadwick's sign
Chadwick's sign is a bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia caused by the hormone estrogen which results in venous congestion. It can be observed as early as 6-8 weeks after conception, and its presence is an early sign of pregnancy....
. Specifically, Piskacek's sign consists noting a palpable lateral bulge or soft prominence one of the locations where the uterine tube meets the uterus
Uterus
The uterus or womb is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals including humans. One end, the cervix, opens into the vagina, while the other is connected to one or both fallopian tubes, depending on the species...
. Piskacek's sign can be noted in the seventh to eight week of gestation.
The sign is named after Ludwig Piskaçek
Ludwig Piskaçek
Ludwig Piskaçek was an Austrian obstetrician remembered for describing Piskaçek's sign. He trained in Vienna, gaining his doctorate in 1882. He became apprentice in surgery at the Albert Clinic until 1884, then assistant at the obstetric clinic until 1888...
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