The ‘Thumb Sign’ on a Neck X-ray

Discover the critical diagnosis behind the ‘thumb sign’ on a lateral neck radiograph. Learn why this finding in a patient with a Sore Throat is a medical emergency.

Epiglottitis


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Anterior subluxation of C4
Atlantoaxial dislocation
Epiglottitis
Esophageal diverticulum
Medullary thyroid carcinoma

Airway Emergency, Epiglottitis, Lateral Neck Radiograph, Sore Throat, Thumb Sign

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