Preferred Label : obturator sign;
Definition : Unilaterally enlarged soft-tissue density on the inner pelvic wall, representing the
obturator internus muscle, with medial displacement of the fat pad on a frontal radiograph.
Suggests pelvic trauma and hemorrhage or infectious arthritis of the hip joint.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35403;
Associated condition(s)
- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Unilaterally enlarged soft-tissue density on the inner pelvic wall, representing the
obturator internus muscle, with medial displacement of the fat pad on a frontal radiograph.
Suggests pelvic trauma and hemorrhage or infectious arthritis of the hip joint.
