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The Ankle Teardrop sign

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Description: The teardrop sign, which can be seen on the standard lateral radiograph of the ankle in the neutral position, is useful in diagnosing ankle effusions of 5 mL or larger.
The ankle teardrop sign. Dodge JP. Radiology. 2004 Jun;231(3):789-90. Full text

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Author/Contact: Dodge JP.
Institution: Radiology
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