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Psoas/Illiopsoas Sign
Psoas/Illiopsoas Sign
Psoas/Illiopsoas Sign
suggests appendicitis.
Patient lies in supine position with right leg raised; apply downward pressure on the leg. Positive if RLQ abdominal pain occurs with passive right hip extension.
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