Symptom

Brudzinski's sign

A meningeal irritation sign in which passive neck flexion of a supine patient elicits involuntary flexion of the hips and knees.

Causes

  • Meningitis (bacterial and chemical)

  • Encephalitis

  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage

  • Brain tumor (less frequently)

Also known as: Brudzinski's neck sign, Meningeal sign, Neck stiffness test, Nuchal rigidity

Referencing diagnoses

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