Ankle effusion - teardrop sign

Case contributed by Usman Bashir
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
x-ray
Lateral
Frontal
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The lateral view shows fullness within the pre-talar recess, the so-called 'teardrop' sign.

Case Discussion

The teardrop sign is one of the radiological signs of an ankle joint effusion.

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