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==Overview==
==Overview==
Fleishner's sign is a prominent central artery that can be caused either by [[pulmonary hypertension]] that develops or by distension of the vessel by a large [[pulmonary embolus]].
Fleischner's sign is a chest X-ray finding defined as the presence of a prominent central [[pulmonary artery]]. Fleischner's sign is a rare finding of [[pulmonary embolism]].
Fleishner's is a description given to appearances on plain chest x-ray along with [[Westermark's sign]] and [[Hampton's hump]].  These are all rarely seen, and usually in the context of a large [[pulmonary embolism]].


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:49, 10 July 2014

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Fleischner's sign is a chest X-ray finding defined as the presence of a prominent central pulmonary artery. Fleischner's sign is a rare finding of pulmonary embolism.

References