You are examining a patient who is exhibiting signs of hypovolemia. Upon inspection of the patient's flank, you notice ecchymosis (EC Humps). This is known as:
A) Grey Turner's sign.
B) Cullen's sign.
C) Edwards' sign.
D) rigidity sign.
Answer is A) Grey Turner's sign.
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