Cardarelli's sign | |
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Differential diagnosis | Aneurysm of the aortic arch |
Cardarelli's sign is an abnormal pulsation to the right of the trachea that may be found in people with an aneurysm of the aortic arch.[1]
It can be felt by pressing the right side of the trachea.[1] A variation is Oliver's sign.[1]
It is named for Antonio Cardarelli.[1]
References
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- Cardarelli, A: Movimento medico-chirurgico, volume 11, Napoli, 1878.