Preferred Label : discarded string sign;
Definition : Gas, visible radiographically as thin, linear or wavy lucencies, in the fetal umbilical
veins. Indicates fetal death.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35150;
Associated condition(s)
Gas, visible radiographically as thin, linear or wavy lucencies, in the fetal umbilical
veins. Indicates fetal death.