Moire fringes

Case contributed by J. Ray Ballinger
Diagnosis not applicable

Patient Data

Age: Adult
mri
Download
Info

Marked splenomegaly (the cause is not known in this patient - history lost) is noted. At the inferior aspects of the scan and in the right axillary region are alternating curvilinear bands of high and low signal. This is known as a moire fringe. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.