Chinese dragon sign

Case contributed by Mate Kover
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

A lumbar spine x-ray was performed to exclude traumatic changes.

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

The splenic artery is calcified, tortuous. It is an incidental finding. Despite severe degenerative changes, no traumatic lesion is seen.

Case Discussion

The tortuous calcified splenic artery is called the Chinese dragon sign.

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