‘Thumbprint’ sign seen in –
Correct Answer: Epiglotitis
Description: Thumbprint sign is a finding on lateral cervical spine radiograph that suggest diagnosis of epiglottitis. This appearance is due to thickening of aryepiglottic folds, which causes it to appear more radiopaque, resembling the distal thumb.
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Thumbprint sign is also seen in the colon in following diseases :- (1) Ulcerative colitis; (2) Ischemic colitis; (3) Crohn's colitis; (4) Pseudomembranous colitis; (5) Amebic colitis; (6) Schistosomiasis; (7) Lymphoma; (8) Metastasis; Pneumatosis coli.
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