Health Dictionary
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Fleischner sign
Introduction
Overview
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
References
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