On lateral soft tissue X-ray of the neck, the thumbprint sign a finding that suggests the diagnosis of<unk>  is seen.
The thumbprint sign is a manifestation of swollen and edematous epiglottis. This shows as a hemispherical mass at the base of the tongue replacing the normal slender coma shape of the epiglottis.
Epiglottitis x rays
Peritonsillar abscess physical examination
Rhinitis chest x ray
Epiglottitis physical examination
Tonsillitis physical examination
Peritonsillar abscess laboratory findings
Adenoiditis x ray
Adenoiditis physical examination