Abdominal Wall Discolorations Quiz

Grey-Turner sign = Bleeding within the abdominal wall from trauma to the kidneys, pancreas, or duodenum or from pancreatitis Jaundice with yellow hue = More apparent on the abdomen Pale, taut skin with ascites = Redness may indicate inflammation Bruises or local discoloration = Abnormal and indicative of certain conditions

Pancreatitis = Purple discoloration at the flanks (Grey-Turner sign) Ascites = Pale, taut skin Inflammation = Redness Trauma to kidneys = Abnormal bruising or local discoloration

Purple discoloration at the flanks (Grey-Turner sign) = Bleeding within the abdominal wall Yellow hue of jaundice = Abdominal indication Redness = Inflammation Abnormal bruising or local discoloration = Indicative of certain conditions

<p>Scattered fine veins may be visible. Blood in the veins located above the umbilicus flows toward the head; blood in the veins located below the umbilicus flows toward the lower body. = Normal venous circulation Dilated veins may be seen with cirrhosis of the liver, obstruction of the inferior vena cava, portal hypertension, or ascites. = Abnormal venous circulation Dilated surface arterioles and capillaries with a central star (spider angioma) may be seen with liver disease or portal hypertension. = Spider angioma Dilated veins with a central star (spider angioma) and associated liver disease or portal hypertension. = Dilated surface arterioles and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers