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Clinical Signs Beginning With R

12 signs in this guide begin with the letter R. Every name links to a page explaining what the sign is, how it is elicited on examination, what a positive finding is associated with, and — for eponyms — who the sign is named after.

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SignSystemA positive finding is associated with
Raccoon eyesNeurologyAssociated with a fracture of the base of the skull.
Raynaud's phenomenonSkin & NailsPrimary Raynaud's is common and benign; secondary Raynaud's is associated with connective tissue diseases such as systemic sclerosis, and with vibration injury.
Renal artery bruitKidney & UrinaryAssociated with renal artery stenosis, one cause of secondary hypertension and declining kidney function.
Reynolds' pentadAbdomen & DigestionAssociated with severe, suppurative acute cholangitis with sepsis.
Rinne testGeneral, Eyes & EarsAir conduction exceeding bone conduction is normal or seen in sensorineural loss; bone conduction exceeding air conduction is associated with conductive hearing loss in that ear.
Rivero-Carvallo signHeart & CirculationAssociated with tricuspid valve regurgitation; the change with breathing helps separate it from mitral regurgitation.
Romberg testNeurologyAssociated with loss of proprioception (dorsal column disease) or vestibular dysfunction, rather than cerebellar disease.
Roos testMuscles, Bones & JointsAssociated with thoracic outlet syndrome.
Rosenbach's signHormones & MetabolismAssociated with thyroid eye disease and hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease).
Roth's spotsHeart & CirculationClassically associated with infective endocarditis, though they also occur with leukaemia, diabetes and other conditions.
Rovsing's signAbdomen & DigestionAssociated with acute appendicitis, through stretch and irritation of the peritoneum.
Rumpel–Leede testBlood & LymphAssociated with capillary fragility — used historically for scarlet fever and still used as a bedside aid in dengue; also seen with low platelets and scurvy.
Please note: This page is an educational reference about clinical examination signs. A clinical sign supports — and never replaces — a full clinical evaluation, examination and appropriate testing. A sign being present does not by itself prove a diagnosis, and an absent sign does not rule one out. If you have symptoms that worry you, see a health professional.