Hampton hump
Hampton hump
Hampton hump (/ˈhæmptən hʌmp/) is a medical term referring to a specific finding on a chest radiograph indicative of a pulmonary embolism. The term is named after the American radiologist, Aubrey Otis Hampton, who first described the sign in 1940.
Etymology
The term "Hampton hump" is derived from the name of the radiologist, Aubrey Otis Hampton, who first described the sign. The word "hump" is used to describe the characteristic appearance of the lesion on a chest radiograph.
Definition
A Hampton hump is a rounded pleural-based opacity in the lung often associated with pulmonary embolism. It represents areas of lung infarction and hemorrhage, typically occurring several days after the onset of pulmonary embolism.
Related Terms
- Pulmonary embolism: A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.
- Chest radiograph: An imaging test that uses X-rays to create pictures of the chest, including the heart, lungs, and chest wall.
- Pleura: The thin membranes that line the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity.
- Opacity (radiology): An area appearing white or light gray on a radiograph, indicating a solid or fluid-filled structure.
- Infarction: Tissue death due to lack of oxygen supply, usually caused by an obstruction of the blood supply.
- Hemorrhage: Excessive or uncontrolled bleeding.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hampton hump
- Wikipedia's article - Hampton hump
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