Preferred Label : sign of the cane;
RADLEX synonyms : cane sign;
Definition : Properitoneal fat is seen above usual location and forms a cane-shape on a lateral
radiograph. Suggests Morgagni hernia; parietal-properitoneal-peritoneal line is visible
when abdominal orgams herniate.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35541;
Associated condition(s)
Properitoneal fat is seen above usual location and forms a cane-shape on a lateral
radiograph. Suggests Morgagni hernia; parietal-properitoneal-peritoneal line is visible
when abdominal orgams herniate.