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Abstract
Originally described by Grey Turner in 1920 as a sign of haemorrhagic pancreatitis, flank ecchymoses are caused by blood tracking subcutaneously from a retroperitoneal or intraperitoneal source.
Details
Title
Grey Turner's sign suggesting retroperitoneal haemorrhage
Author
Masha, Luke; Bernard, Sheilah
Pages
1920
Publication year
2014
Publication date
May 31, 2014
ISSN
01406736
e-ISSN
1474547X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1530405746
Copyright
Copyright Elsevier Limited May 31, 2014