Metacarpal Sign
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Atlas of Signs in Musculoskeletal Radiology is approved by the ARRS (American Roentgen Ray Society) and is included in AJR Webreview
A. Gentili,MD, M. Beller, MD, S. Masih, MD, L.L. Seeger, MD

Diagnosis:

Short 4th Metacarpal

Discussion:

Radiograph of the hand which reveals an abnormally short 4th metacarpal, as compared to the other metacarpal bones. Although this sign usually is associated with Turner's syndrome, the short 4th "metacarpal sign" carries a short differential diagnosis and is therefore not pathognomonic.


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References:

bulletWillich E, Englert M: [The metacarpal sign].[Article in German] Fortschr Geb Rontgenstr Nuklearmed 1973 Oct;119(4):443-50.          [See related articles]
bullet: An evaluation of the metacarpal sign (short fourth metacarpal). Pediatrics 1970 Sep;46(3):468-71.          [See related articles]

 

 

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Atlas of Signs in Musculoskeletal Radiology is approved by the ARRS (American Roentgen Ray Society) and is included in AJR Webreview
A. Gentili,MD, M. Beller, MD, S. Masih, MD, L.L. Seeger, MD