Preferred Label : football sign;
Definition : Massive pneumoperitoneum distends abdomen (football shape) and often outlines the
falciform and umbilical ligaments, (sutures of the ball). Most commonly seen in infants,
and usually indicates gastrointestinal perforation.;
Source : Radiology 2004; 231:81-82;
Origin ID : RID35230;
Associated condition(s)
Massive pneumoperitoneum distends abdomen (football shape) and often outlines the
falciform and umbilical ligaments, (sutures of the ball). Most commonly seen in infants,
and usually indicates gastrointestinal perforation.
