Cockade sign (intraosseous lipoma)
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Niknejad M, Lustosa L, Sharifkashani S, et al. Cockade sign (intraosseous lipoma). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 21 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-22033
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- Cockade image
- Cockade sign (calcaneal lipoma)
The cockade sign describes the classic appearance of a calcaneal intraosseous lipoma seen as a well-defined lytic lesion with a central calcification.
History and etymology
It is named after a cockade, which is a badge, usually in the form of a rosette or knot, generally worn on the hat.
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References
- 1. Bruni L. The "cockade" image: a diagnostic sign of calcaneum intraosseous lipoma. Rays. 1987;11 (1): 51-4. Pubmed citation
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Cases:
- Calcaneal lipoma
- Intraosseous lipoma
- Chondroblastoma of the talus
- Intraosseous lipoma of 3rd finger
- Intraosseous lipoma
- Calcaneal unicameral cyst
- Calcaneal lipoma
- Intraosseous lipoma - distal femur
- Intraosseous lipoma of calcaneum
- Calcaneal intraosseous lipoma
- Navicular fracture
- Royal cockade: diagram
- Calcaneal intraosseous lipoma
- Calcaneal lipoma with Cockade sign
- Calcaneal lipoma
- Chondroblastoma- calcaneum
- Intraosseous lipoma of calcaneus
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