title: Selections from the buffet of food signs in radiology.
abstract: Certain pathologic conditions have classic radiologic manifestations that resemble various types of food. These "food signs" are highly memorable and easily recognizable and include findings that resemble various fruits and vegetables; meat, fish, and egg dishes; pasta, rice, grains, and bread (carbohydrates); desserts, cakes, and candy; and dishes, cutlery, condiments, and so on. It is important that radiologists recognize these classic signs, which will allow confident diagnosis on the basis of imaging findings alone or narrowing of the differential diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Newcastle Rd, Galway, Ireland. clareroche@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Clare J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Roche
authors.forename: David P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: O'Keeffe
authors.forename: W Kit
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Vinay A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Duddalwar
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Torreggiani
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Curtis
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010363:Pattern Recognition, Automated