Grey Turner’s Sign & Retroperitoneal Haemorrhage Explained | Doctor O’Donovan

In this video Dr O’Donovan explains Grey Turner’s Sign which is bruising of the flanks and is a sign of retroperitoneal hemorrhage. The video covers real clinical images, causes, investigations and management. Grey Turner’s sign takes 24–48 hours to develop, and can predict a severe attack of acute pancreatitis. Grey Turner’s sign may be accompanied by Cullen’s sign (please see the other video on Cullen’s Sign on this channel!). Both signs may be indicative of pancreatic necrosis with retroperitoneal or intra-abdominal bleeding. Causes include: Acute pancreatitis Pancreatic hemorrhage Retroperitoneal hemorrhage Blunt abdominal trauma Ruptured / hemorrhagic ectopic pregnancy. Spontaneous bleeding secondary to coagulopathy (congenital or acquired) References: Connect through: YouTube: ​ Instagram: @doctorodonovan Twitter: @doctorodonovan ************************************************************************** Disclaimer: The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn’t designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published.