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Abadie's sign (Jean Marie Charles Abadie)
Also known as:
Abadie's sign of exophthalmic goiter.
Associated persons:
Jean Marie Charles Abadie
Description:
Eye symtom which is a diagnostic sign of exophthalmic goiter - Basedow's/Graves' disease. Spasms in m. levator palpebrae superioris with retraction of the upper lid (so that sclera is visible above cornea; Dalrymple’s symptom).
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