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BRUIT DIABLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A musical murmur, usually continuous, heard on auscultation over the right jugular vein at the base of the neck, in children and in anemic patients in the upright position and looking to the opposite side. It is abolished by compression on the jugular vein or on assuming a recumbent posture. (From STEDM, 1982, p. 660; MBIOL, 1986, vol. 1342).

OBS

venous hum: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Souffle doux, qu'on entend chez l'enfant ou chez des anémiques à la base du cou, à droite, surtout quand le sujet tourne la tête à gauche étant debout. Il disparaît en position couchée ou si on comprime les veines du cou avec le doigt.

OBS

souffle veineux : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

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