Abstract
Two lesser known signs of neonatal pneumothorax are presented: the 'large, hyperlucent hemithorax' sign and the 'medial stripe' sign. In a review of 113 consecutive cases of proven neonatal pneumothorax, the large, hyperlucent hemithorax was the presenting sign in 29 and the medial stripe in 12 (25% and 11%, respectively). A leftsided preponderance of both signs but especially of the large, hyperlucent hemithorax remained unexplained. The practical significance of the signs, differential diagnosis, and influence of the Mach effect are described.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 623-627 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | American Journal of Roentgenology |
| Volume | 127 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1976 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging