Von Braun-Fernwald's sign
Encyclopedia
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.
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 there is an irregular softening and enlargement of the uterine fundus
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...
during early pregnancy
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...
. It occurs at 5–8 weeks gestation.
The sign is named after Karl von Braun-Fernwald.