The sail sign

Br J Hosp Med. 1991 Dec;46(6):399-400.

Abstract

Radiological terminology includes a number of interesting and often amusing terms intended to help us understand and remember the pathological abnormality being described. What radiological sign is illustrated in Fig. 1 and what condition does it represent?

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Radiography
  • Thymus Gland / diagnostic imaging*