Preferred Label : gloved finger sign;
RADLEX synonyms : gloved finger shadow sign; finger-in-glove sign;
Definition : Thick, tubular opacities extend outward from the hilum, resembling fingers a gloved
hand. Indicates mucoid impaction, due to bronchial obstruction, allergic bronchopulmonary
aspergillosis, or asthma.;
Source : Radiology 2003; 227:453-454;
Origin ID : RID35241;
Associated condition(s)
Thick, tubular opacities extend outward from the hilum, resembling fingers a gloved
hand. Indicates mucoid impaction, due to bronchial obstruction, allergic bronchopulmonary
aspergillosis, or asthma.
