Preferred Label : carpal sign;
Definition : Angle between two lines, one tangent to the scaphoid and lunate and the other tangent
to the triquetrum and lunate, is less than 117ø, rather than the usual 130ø. Suggests
gonadal dysgenesis.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35075;
Associated condition(s)
Angle between two lines, one tangent to the scaphoid and lunate and the other tangent
to the triquetrum and lunate, is less than 117ø, rather than the usual 130ø. Suggests
gonadal dysgenesis.
