Thumb sign (chordoma)

Last revised by Frank Gaillard on 27 Jul 2022

The thumb sign or thumbing of the pons is described in chordomas as is meant to be relatively specific. It is seen in midline sagittal projection as a projection of the tumor indenting the pons 1,2.

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