Pulmonary air meniscus sign

Date

1984

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Karger

Abstract

In chest roentgenograms, the pulmonary meniscus sign is a crescent-shaped inclusion of air surrounded by consolidated lung tissue. The common cause is aspergilloma. A hydatid cyst is, however, the most common cause in endemic areas. In this study, 10 cases with meniscus sign are presented and the pertinent literature is reviewed.

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Respiratory system, Fungus ball, Tuberculoma, Aspergilloma, Hidatid cyst, Periparasitic emphysema, Air cap, Air cresent sign

Citation

Tuncel, E. (1984). ''Pulmonary air meniscus sign''. Respiration, 46(1), 139-144.

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