The interface sign: a computed tomographic sign for distinguishig pleural and intra-abdominal fluid

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.144.2.7089290· OSTI ID:5134095

Teplick, J G; Teplick, S K; Goodman, L; Haskin, M E

On computed tomographic scans of the upper abdomen the interface sign can help distinguish pleural and intra-abdominal fluid readily and accurately.A hazy interface between the fluid and liver or spleen is characteristic of pleural fluid. A sharp interface is characteristic of ascites. The interface sign has proved to be accurate in 30 consecutive cases.

• Research Organization: Hehnemann Medical Coll. and Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• OSTI ID: 5134095
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 144:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABDOMEN
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
BODY FLUIDS
DIAGNOSIS
ASCITES
LIVER
SPLEEN
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
BODY
BODY AREAS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
GLANDS
MATERIALS
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
SYMPTOMS
TOMOGRAPHY
550602* - Medicine- External Radiation in Diagnostics- (1980-)