Luftsichel sign

J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2023 Sep;53(3):179-180. doi: 10.1177/14782715231188986. Epub 2023 Jul 25.

Abstract

Here we present a case of a patient with breathlessness and cough admitted to the COVID ward. Chest radiography demonstrates findings consistent with lobar collapse, giving rise to the 'Luftsichel sign'. This sign has been described in the literature and highlights the importance of recognition and prompt further investigation.

Keywords: Luftsichel sign; air crescent; chest radiography; left upper lobe collapse; lobar collapse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Cough / etiology
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography