5 Questions
What are the boundaries of Traube's area?
Sixth rib superiorly, left mid axillary line laterally, left costal margin inferiorly
Which condition may cause Traube's area to become dull on percussion?
Massive pericardial effusion
What is Castell's sign used to detect?
Left lower lobe collapse
What might lead to Traube's space being shifted upwards?
Left upper lobe collapse
Which condition could be indicated by dullness in Traube's area and a fundus mass?
Enlarged left lobe of the liver
Study Notes
Traube's Area
- Located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal wall, below the 9th rib
- Corresponds to the area above the liver
Conditions Affecting Traube's Area
- Hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver) may cause Traube's area to become dull on percussion
- Traube's space may be shifted upwards due to a low diaphragm (e.g., during inspiration)
Castell's Sign
- Used to detect splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen)
- Specifically, it detects the splenic size and borders
Clinical Indications
- Dullness in Traube's area and a fundus mass may indicate carcinoma of the stomach or pancreas
Test your knowledge on Traube's area boundaries in cardiology with this quiz. Identify the boundaries of Traube's area including the sixth rib superiorly, the left mid axillary line laterally, and the left costal margin inferiorly.
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