Boas' or Boas's sign is hyperaesthesia (increased or altered sensitivity) below the right scapula can be a symptom in acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) ^[1] It is one of many symptoms a medical provider may look for during an abdominal examination^[2] It is less than 7% sensitive^{[citation needed]}.

[edit] References

1. ^ "Boas' sign" (web). GPnotebook. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-1811546110. Retrieved 2007-01-21. 
2. ^ Hewish, Dr Paul. "Abdominal Examination" (web). Patient Plus. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40024881. Retrieved 2007-01-21. 

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