Preferred Label : absent bow tie sign;
Definition : Absence of normal sagittal appearance of meniscus, in which thick anterior and posterior
horns are continuous with thin middle segment; typically caused by longitudinal tear
of the meniscus and subsequent displacement of meniscal fragment (bucket handle tear).;
Source : Radiology 2000; 215:263-265;
Origin ID : RID34411;
Associated condition(s)
Absence of normal sagittal appearance of meniscus, in which thick anterior and posterior
horns are continuous with thin middle segment; typically caused by longitudinal tear
of the meniscus and subsequent displacement of meniscal fragment (bucket handle tear).
