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Homan's sign
Etiology:
- present in 10-20% of patients with deep vein thrombosis
- may be seen in any cause of calf inflammation
Clinical manifestations:
- calf pain on dorsiflexion of the foot with the knee slightly flexed
General
sign/symptom
References
Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed),
WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 283