Preferred Label : continuous diaphragm sign;
Definition : Medial portion of diaphragm is seen in continuity with lateral portions rather than
being obscured by water density of heart on a frontal radiograph. Suggests pneumomediastinum.;
Origin ID : RID35104;
Associated condition(s)
- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Medial portion of diaphragm is seen in continuity with lateral portions rather than
being obscured by water density of heart on a frontal radiograph. Suggests pneumomediastinum.
