Mathe's sign explained

Mathe's sign is an ultrasonographic sign that suggests the existence of an abscess in the proximity of a kidney. Normally during inspiration when standing, the kidneys move distally to some extent. When one of them does not move at all or moves downwards scarcely, either in erect position or deep inspiration, the test is called positive. Along with fever, urinary symptoms, and costovertebral angle tenderness, this will almost always indicate a perinephric abscess.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: AYUSH PG NEET - ENTRANCE MADE EASY-MODERN: Guide to AYUSH PG NEET Entrance - Modern Subjects. Dr Ajay. Kumar. Dr Tina. Singhal. Dr. Ajay Kumar. Google Books.
  3. Book: M, Sriram Bhat. SRB's Surgical Operations: Text & Atlas. June 30, 2014. JP Medical Ltd. 9789350251218. Google Books.
  4. Book: Dunnick, N. Reed. Textbook of Uroradiology. June 14, 1997. Williams & Wilkins. 9780683026979. Google Books.
  5. Web site: The Year Book of Urology. John Henry. Cunningham. Oswald Swinney. Lowsley. June 14, 1949. Year Book Medical Publishers, Incorporated. Google Books.

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