The extrapleural fat sign: CT characteristics
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A M Hammerman1, N Susman, A Strzembosz
1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO 63110.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|May 1, 1990
Abstract:
Three cases of medially displaced extrapleural fat are presented. In these cases displacement is secondary to tumor, thoracic wall edema, and hematoma. When significantly displaced, and especially when distorted, the extrapleural fat may present a confusing CT picture. The recognition of this finding may aid in establishing differential diagnosis and staging.