While assessing the abdomen, the clinician deeply palpates the left lower quadrant and this causes pain in the patient's right lower abdomen. This is most commonly indicative of:

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This is a description of the Rovsing's sign, which is indicative of appendicitis. It occurs when palpation of the left lower quadrant of the abdomen results in pain in the right lower quadrant, suggesting irritation of the peritoneum.

While Assessing the Abdomen, the Clinician Deeply Palpates the Left