Scimitar sign (cystic adventitial disease)
Last revised by Craig Hacking on 6 Jan 2020
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Gaillard F, Hacking C, Bell D, Scimitar sign (cystic adventitial disease). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12895
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Scimitar sign traditionally referred to a catheter angiographic appearance, although it can also be seen on MRA and CTA. It denotes lateral displacement and stenosis of the popliteal artery in patients with cystic adventitial disease.
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- 1. Wright LB, Matchett WJ, Cruz CP et-al. Popliteal artery disease: diagnosis and treatment. Radiographics. 24 (2): 467-79. doi:10.1148/rg.242035117 - Pubmed citation
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