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Kocher's sign
Also known as:
Ramsay’s sign
Associated persons:
James Ramsay Hunt
Emil Theodor Kocher
Description:
Eyelid phenomenon in hyperthyreosis and Basedow’s disease. In fixation on a fast upwards or downwards movement there occurs a convulsive retraction of the eyelid.
We are not certain whethet John Ramsay Hunt is the right person here.
Bibliography:
- E. T. Kocher:
Zur Pathologie und Therapie des Kropfes.
Deutsche Zeitschrift für Chirurgie, Leipzig, 1874, 4: 417-440.
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