Kerr's sign

Medical condition
Kerr's sign
Differential diagnosisspinal cord lesion

Kerr's sign is a dermatological sign characterized by a palpable change in skin texture inferior to the somatic level of a spinal cord lesion. The skin may feel stiff, dry, or tense.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Kerr WJ, Noble CA (October 1936). "New Sign Found in Transverse Lesions of Spinal Cord". Cal West Med. 45 (4): 346–7. PMC 1761390. PMID 18743832.
  2. ^ Sontheimer RD (June 2004). "Skin manifestations of systemic autoimmune connective tissue disease: diagnostics and therapeutics". Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 18 (3): 429–62. doi:10.1016/j.berh.2004.03.003. PMID 15158749.
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Signs and symptoms relating to skin and subcutaneous tissue
Disturbances of
skin sensation
  • Hypoesthesia
  • Paresthesia
    • Formication
  • Hyperesthesia
  • Hypoalgesia
  • Hyperalgesia
Circulation
  • Cyanosis
  • Pallor
  • Livedo
    • Livedo reticularis
  • Flushing
  • Petechia
  • Blanching
Edema
OtherSkinNails


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