Griesinger's Sign

Neurology, Pathology

Also known as: Griesinger sign

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Griesinger's sign is a clinical finding associated with thrombosis of the transverse or sigmoid sinus of the brain. It is characterized by edema and swelling of the soft tissues over the mastoid process.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

GRIESINGER'S SIGN (Griesinger), is observed in thrombosis of the transverse or sigmoid venous sinus of the brain and consists of edematous swelling of the integuments in the region of the mastoid process.

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“Griesinger's Sign.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/griesingers-sign/