What is signo de mcburney?

Signo de McBurney, also known as McBurney's point, is a clinical sign used to diagnose appendicitis. It is located on the right side of the abdomen, approximately two-thirds of the way between the navel and the bony prominence of the hip bone called the iliac crest.

The sign is named after the American surgeon, Charles McBurney, who described it in 1889 as a tenderness or pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen when pressure is applied. This is a classic sign of acute appendicitis. However, it should be noted that not all patients with appendicitis will experience tenderness at McBurney's point.

Other signs and symptoms of appendicitis include nausea, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhea, and pain that starts near the belly button and moves to the lower right abdomen. If you suspect you have appendicitis, seek medical attention right away. Delaying treatment can result in a ruptured appendix, which can be life-threatening.