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In radiology, the 'deep sulcus sign' on an x-ray in an indication of a pneumothorax.^{[1] [2]} In a supine film (common in the ICU), it may be the only indication of a pneumothorax because air collects in the anterior costophrenic sulcus instead of the apex (of the lung) as with an upright film.

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★ Terms for anatomical location

References

1. Gordon R. The deep sulcus sign. Radiology. 1980 Jul;136(1):25-7. PMID 7384513.
2. Kong A. The deep sulcus sign. Radiology. 2003 Aug;228(2):415-6. PMID 12893899. Free Full Text.

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★ Deep sulcus sign - learningradiology.com.

★ X-ray showing the deep sulcus sign - the journal ''Radiology''.