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Chandelier Sign

Beverly A. Mikes  1 , Jamie J. Adamski  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Chandelier Sign

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Chandelier sign is a colloquial term for cervical motion tenderness (CMT). The term refers to the intense pain reaction experienced by patients with CMT, as if they are leaping off the examination table toward a chandelier on the ceiling. CMT is a gynecological examination finding that can be indicative of peritoneal infection. This sign is a critical clinical finding that can be assessed in female patients of various ages and can significantly influence a differential diagnosis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Beverly Mikes declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Jamie Adamski declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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