A smooth, tense, and non-tender mass in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen that can be felt by a physician.
Unlike inflammatory conditions like cholecystitis, pressure on the gallbladder does not cause acute pain. The Pathophysiology: Why It Works courvoisier zeichen
Finding a positive Courvoisier-Zeichen is often a "red flag" for healthcare providers. It directs the diagnostic focus toward serious underlying conditions: A smooth, tense, and non-tender mass in the
The (also known as Courvoisier’s law or Courvoisier’s sign) is a classic clinical finding in medicine that describes a painless, palpably enlarged gallbladder in a patient with jaundice (icterus). This observation is a powerful diagnostic tool, as it strongly suggests a malignant obstruction of the common bile duct rather than benign gallstone disease. What is the Courvoisier-Zeichen? It directs the diagnostic focus toward serious underlying
The "law" behind this sign is based on how the gallbladder reacts to different types of blockages in the biliary system: