Cervical motion tenderness or cervical excitation is a
sign found on a
gynecological
Gynaecology or gynecology (see spelling differences) is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs. It is often paired with the field of obstetrics, forming the combined are ...
pelvic examination suggestive of pelvic
pathology
Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. The word ''pathology'' also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. However, when used in ...
. Classically, it is present in the setting of
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or ectopic pregnancy and is of some use to help differentiate PID from
appendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. Severe complications of a ru ...
. It is also known colloquially as chandelier sign due to the
Seen in PID.
See also
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Cervix
References
Gynaecologic disorders
Medical signs
Symptoms and signs: Urinary system
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