Preferred Label : vascular cut-off sign;
Definition : Blood vessels are not seen below level of hemidiaphram on a frontal radiograph. Typically
suggests subpulmonic effusion.; may also suggest lower lobe collapse or pneumonia
or abdominal condition.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35681;
Associated condition(s)
Blood vessels are not seen below level of hemidiaphram on a frontal radiograph. Typically
suggests subpulmonic effusion.; may also suggest lower lobe collapse or pneumonia
or abdominal condition.
