Bissau sign

Bethea's sign is one of the chest examination items. This sign is caused by the difference in left and right thorax expansion. It is found in severe tuberculosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural hyperplasia and adhesion, lung tumors, and atelectasis.

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