Boas' point is an area of tenderness to palpation to the left of the 12th thoracic vertebra found in some patients with gastric ulcer.
| Boas' point | |
|---|---|
| Differential diagnosis | Gastric ulcer |
This medical sign is named after Ismar Isidor Boas.
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