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The yin-yang sign

Case contributed by: Dr Omar Bashir

From the case: The yin-yang sign

Modality: Diagram

The concept of yin and yang is derived from ancient asian philosophy. It describes the how polar opposites coexist and are interdependent in the natural world. In radiology, the yin-yang sign has been described in aneurysms and can be seen on various imaging modalities.