distinguishingSign
One of a set of signs and symptoms that can be used to distinguish this diagnosis from others in the differential diagnosis.
Expected Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| MedicalSignOrSymptom | Any feature associated or not with a medical condition. In medicine a symptom is generally subjective while a sign is objective. |
Used on Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| DDxElement | An alternative, closely-related condition typically considered later in the differential diagnosis process along with the signs that are used to distinguish it. |