Cullen's Sign

Aka: Cullen's Sign, Cullen Sign, Periumbilical Purpura

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II. Signs

  1. Blue discoloration from subcutaneous Ecchymosis and edema in periumbilical subcutaneous fat

III. Causes

  1. Acute Pancreatitis
  2. Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  3. Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy
  4. Blunt Abdominal Trauma with intraabdominal Hemorrhage

IV. References

  1. Wikipedia
    1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cullen%27s_sign

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