Preferred Label : sulcus sign;
Definition : Linear echo between the main or right portal vein and the gall bladder on an ultrasound,
representing the main lobar fissure. Indicates location of gallbladder when gallbladder
is not visible in a fasting patient.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35598;
Associated condition(s)
Linear echo between the main or right portal vein and the gall bladder on an ultrasound,
representing the main lobar fissure. Indicates location of gallbladder when gallbladder
is not visible in a fasting patient.