Preferred Label : phantom sign;
RADLEX synonyms : vanishing tumor sign;
Definition : A well-defined, round density resembling a solid parenchymal tumor is seen on a frontal
radiograph of a patient with heart failure and vanishes as status improves. Suggests
interlobar effusion.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35440;
Associated condition(s)
A well-defined, round density resembling a solid parenchymal tumor is seen on a frontal
radiograph of a patient with heart failure and vanishes as status improves. Suggests
interlobar effusion.