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== Mallet-Guy sign ==

'''Mallet-Guy sign''' (/mælɛt ɡaɪ/ sign) is a clinical sign in medicine that is used to diagnose [[pancreatic disease]]. It is named after the French physician [[Pierre Mallet-Guy]] who first described it.

=== Etymology ===

The term "Mallet-Guy sign" is derived from the name of Pierre Mallet-Guy, a French physician who was known for his work in the field of [[gastroenterology]]. Mallet-Guy was the first to describe this clinical sign in the context of pancreatic disease.

=== Definition ===

Mallet-Guy sign is a clinical sign characterized by the presence of [[abdominal pain]] that radiates to the back, along with [[jaundice]] and [[weight loss]]. These symptoms are typically seen in patients with pancreatic disease, particularly [[pancreatic cancer]].

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Pancreatic disease]]: A broad term that encompasses a range of conditions affecting the pancreas, including pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and cystic fibrosis.
* [[Pierre Mallet-Guy]]: A French physician known for his work in gastroenterology, and for whom the Mallet-Guy sign is named.
* [[Abdominal pain]]: A common symptom in many conditions, including pancreatic disease. It is often described as a dull, aching pain that may be constant or intermittent.
* [[Jaundice]]: A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes, often due to liver disease but can also be a symptom of pancreatic disease.
* [[Weight loss]]: An often unintentional reduction in body weight, which can be a symptom of many serious conditions, including pancreatic disease.

[[Category:Medical signs]]
[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
[[Category:Pancreatic disease]]

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