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A sentinel loop is a sign seen on a radiograph that indicates localized ileus from nearby inflammation. [1] Simply put, it is the dilation of a segment of small intestine to be differentiated from colonic cutoff sign which is a dilation of a segment of large bowel. [citation needed]
The colon cut-off sign is a radiographic finding seen on abdominal radiographs and computed tomography scans. It is characterized by a marked dilatation of the transverse colon, with an abrupt transition to collapsed distal colon, particularly the splenic flexure. [1] This sign is indicative of underlying pathology, most commonly acute ...
Ultrasonography has proven to be useful, as it may detect signs and complications of NEC before they are evident on radiographs, specifically in cases that involve a paucity of bowel gas, a gasless abdomen, or a sentinel loop. [21] Diagnosis is ultimately made in 5–10% of very-low-birth-weight infants (<1,500g). [22]
Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. [1] The pancreas is a large organ behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and a number of hormones. [1] There are two main types, acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. [1] Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, and ...
Bird of prey sign; Bite sign; Black pleura sign; Blade of grass sign (also known as Flame sign) Blumensaat's line; Bohler's angle; Bone-within-a-bone appearance; Boomerang sign; Bow tie appearance; Bowl of grapes sign; Bowler hat sign; Brim sign; Bucket handle tear; Bulging fissure sign; Bunches of grapes sign (hepatic abscess) Bunch of grapes ...
Eponymous medical signs are those that are named after a person or persons, usually the physicians who first described them, but occasionally named after a famous patient. This list includes other eponymous entities of diagnostic significance; i.e. tests, reflexes, etc.
The dark areas on both sides of the intestines indicate that air is present in both sides. This is called "Rigler's sign". A radiologic sign is an objective indication of some medical fact (that is, a medical sign) that is detected by a physician during radiologic examination with medical imaging [1] (for example, via an X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, or sonographic scan).
A radiologic sign is an objective indication of some medical fact (medical sign) or quality that is detected by a radiologist during examination of a radiograph. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.