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== Hannington-Kiff Sign ==

The '''Hannington-Kiff sign''' (pronounced: han-ing-ton kif sign) is a medical term used to describe the absence of [[abdominal pain]] when the [[gallbladder]] is palpated. This sign is often used in the diagnosis of [[gallbladder disease]] and is named after the physicians who first described it, Dr. John Hannington and Dr. John Kiff.

=== Etymology ===

The term "Hannington-Kiff sign" is named after Dr. John Hannington and Dr. John Kiff, two physicians who first described this clinical sign. The term "sign" in this context is used to denote a physical finding that indicates a particular disease.

=== Definition ===

The Hannington-Kiff sign is defined as the absence of abdominal pain or tenderness upon palpation of the gallbladder. This is in contrast to the [[Murphy's sign]], another clinical sign used in the diagnosis of gallbladder disease, where there is pain or tenderness upon palpation of the gallbladder.

=== Clinical Significance ===

The Hannington-Kiff sign is used in the diagnosis of gallbladder disease. The absence of pain or tenderness upon palpation of the gallbladder suggests that the gallbladder is not inflamed, which can help rule out certain types of gallbladder disease such as [[cholecystitis]].

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Murphy's sign]]: A clinical sign used in the diagnosis of gallbladder disease, where there is pain or tenderness upon palpation of the gallbladder.
* [[Cholecystitis]]: Inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones.
* [[Gallbladder disease]]: A group of diseases that affect the gallbladder, including gallstones and cholecystitis.

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[[Category:Gallbladder Disease]]
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