Howship–Romberg sign
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| Howship–Romberg sign | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Pain along the inner aspect of the thigh |
| Complications | |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Obturator hernia |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, Imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Surgical repair of the hernia |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | |
The Howship–Romberg sign is inner thigh pain on internal rotation of the hip. It can be caused by an obturator hernia. It is named for John Howship and Moritz Heinrich Romberg.
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