Russells Sign

Other Names

• Russell's Sign

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Purpose

Russell's Sign

• Clinical exam finding associated with self induced vomiting

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Description

• Provider should look at dorsal hand
• Positive finding is evidence of callus on the knuckles or back of hand
• Due to repeated self-induced vomiting

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Pathology

• Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder

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Evidence

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Psychiatry (Main)

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