Preferred Label : Hellmer sign;
Definition : Lateral border of liver is displaced medially, and lucency is visible between liver
and abdominal wall. Suggests ascites or extraperitoneal fluid.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35266;
Associated condition(s)
Lateral border of liver is displaced medially, and lucency is visible between liver
and abdominal wall. Suggests ascites or extraperitoneal fluid.
