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RID35243 Golden S sign

synonym

Golden sign
S sign
S sign of Golden
reverse S sign of Golden

definition

Medial portion of minor fissure of right lung is convex inferiorly and lateral portion is concave inferiorly on posterioanterior radiograph, indicating upper lobe collapse. Transverse CT also shows convexity in collapsed lobe. Suggests bronchial carcinoma or other central mass.

comment

http://radiology.rsna.org/cgi/content/full/233/3/790