Preferred Label : jailbars sign;
RADLEX synonyms : jail bars sign;
Definition : Ribs appear as homogenous, dense bars on a frontal radiograph. Suggests sclerosis
due to myeloid metaplasia, sickle cell disease, or other osteosclerotic condition.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35319;
Associated condition(s)
Ribs appear as homogenous, dense bars on a frontal radiograph. Suggests sclerosis
due to myeloid metaplasia, sickle cell disease, or other osteosclerotic condition.
