Preferred Label : hot nose sign;
Definition : Increased radionuclide activity in the nasopharyngeal area, resulting from occluded
internal carotid artery and increased external carotid artery flow. Suggests brain
death.;
Source : Radiology 2005; 235:216-217;
Origin ID : RID35285;
Associated condition(s)
Increased radionuclide activity in the nasopharyngeal area, resulting from occluded
internal carotid artery and increased external carotid artery flow. Suggests brain
death.