RID35241 gloved finger sign

synonym finger-in-glove sign gloved finger shadow sign

definition Thick, tubular opacities extend outward from the hilum, resembling fingers a gloved hand. Indicates mucoid impaction, due to bronchial obstruction, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, or asthma.

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