Preferred Label : Fleischner sign of chest;
RADLEX synonyms : plump hilum sign; plump hilus sign;
Definition : Unilaterally enhanced main pulmonary artery on a frontal radiograph. Suggests ipsilateral
pulmonary embolism.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35221;
Associated condition(s)
Unilaterally enhanced main pulmonary artery on a frontal radiograph. Suggests ipsilateral
pulmonary embolism.