Preobrazhensky Sign

The Preobrazhensky sign is one of the diagnostic signs in otolaryngology, which was developed by the Soviet otolaryngologist, Professor B.S. Preobrazhensky in the 1950s. This sign is used to determine the presence of polyps in the nose and nasopharynx, as well as to diagnose other diseases of the nose and throat.

The essence of the Preobrazhensky sign is that when you press on the patient’s nose, if the polyp is in the nasopharynx or nasal cavity, the patient will feel pain or discomfort. This is due to the fact that the polyp has a soft structure and when you press on it, it moves, which causes pain or discomfort.

The Preobrazhensky sign is one of the most accurate and reliable diagnostic methods in otolaryngology. It allows you to quickly and accurately determine the presence of polyps in the nasopharynx and nasal cavity, which allows you to start treatment in a timely manner and prevent the development of complications.

However, like any other diagnostic method, the Preobrazhensky sign is not universal and cannot be used for all patients. In addition, to obtain reliable results, it is necessary to carry out the procedure using special tools and equipment.

In general, the Preobrazhensky sign is an important tool in the diagnosis of diseases of the nose and nasopharynx, which allows you to quickly and accurately determine the presence of polyps and other diseases.

The Preobrazhensky sign is a symptom complex that is used to diagnose certain diseases of the ear, nose and throat. This symptom was first described by the Russian doctor Boris Sergeevich Preobrazhensky in 1932.

Preobrazhensky K.P. (1893-1954), Soviet otorhinolaryngologist, described Preobrazhensky's symptom - a dull pain in the ear, felt when pressing the chin to the chest. Other otorhinolaryngologists subsequently confirmed the presence of a clinical picture characteristic of transformation.

Signs of Preobrazhensky include:

1. Severe tension in the drum muscles. With sudden increased straining, pain occurs in the area of ​​the tragus of the ear or the temporal bone; 2. Pain in the chest when pressing on the chin with a person in a sitting position; 3. Increased nosebleeds to significant levels with strong pressure with the index finger on the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus; 4. Headaches when straining, arising due to tension in the tense muscles of the neck, frontal and occipital muscles. After the straining stops, it gradually goes away.

Since the symptom is diagnosed based on many signs, it is quite difficult to find even for doctors. Therefore, it is not recommended to self-medicate until you receive an accurate diagnosis from a doctor. Due to its simplicity, the symptom is often used for self-diagnosis, but often leads to an erroneous result. Thus, even many otolaryngologists sometimes give a positive conclusion, but in reality the symptom cannot be considered as a diagnostic procedure due to the presence of many positive interpretations.

If you have Preobrazhensky symptoms, it is recommended to consult a specialist to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Good treatment results can be achieved through a combination of conservative methods and surgical intervention.