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a cutaneous sign pathognomonic of dermatomyositis, consisting of symmetrical macular violaceous erythema, with or without edema, over extensor surfaces such as the knuckles, elbows, or knees.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Gottron papules — a further development of the Gottron sign in dermatomyositis, consisting of discolored lichenoid flat topped papules over the knuckles … Medical dictionary
Gottron papules sign — Gott·ron papules, sign (gotґron) [Heinrich Adolf Gottron, German dermatologist, 1890–1974] see under papule and sign … Medical dictionary
Sign, Gottron — A scaly, patchy redness over the knuckles seen in patients with dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle disorder. (See polymyositis) … Medical dictionary
Cooper's sign — is a test for meniscal damage in the knee. It involves the patient complaining of joint line pain in the affected knee when turning over in bed at night changing position of their legs. It is thought that the meniscal tear causes pain as the torn … Wikipedia
Dermatomyositis — A chronic inflammatory disease of skin and muscle which is associated with patches of slightly raised reddish or scaly rash. The rash can be on the bridge of the nose, around the eyes, or on sun exposed areas of the neck and chest. Classically,… … Medical dictionary
Dermatomyositis — Classification and external resources Micrograph of dermatomyositis. Muscle biopsy. H E stain. ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
McMurray test — The McMurray test, also known as the McMurray circumduction test is used to evaluate individuals for tears in the meniscus of the knee.[1] It is a rotation test for demonstrating torn cartilage of the knee. A tear in the meniscus may cause a… … Wikipedia
Clutton's joints — is a term describing the finding of symmetrical joint swelling seen in patients with congenital syphilis. It most commonly affects the knees, presenting with synovitis and joint effusions (collections of fluid within the joint capsules) lasting… … Wikipedia
Ortolani test — Hip joint, front view. Right hip joint from the front. The Ortolani test or Ortola … Wikipedia
Codman triangle — (previously referred to as Codman s triangle) is a term used to describe the triangular area of new subperiosteal bone that is created when a lesion, often a tumour, raises the periosteum away from the bone. [1] A Codman triangle is not actually… … Wikipedia
