Radiological diagnosis of rhinoscleroma--the 'palatal sign'.
This paper reports a characteristic radiological finding observed in seven cases of rhinoscleroma with nasal involvement. The soft palate exhibits a marked thickening at its attachment to the hard palate which tapers off towards its free edge. This new sign could be of help in the early diagnosis of this condition.
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King Fahd Hospital, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010159:Palate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D012226:Rhinoscleroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology