MCQ – 69126

Steeple sign is seen in ‑

A.	Acute epiglottis
B.	Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)
C.	In both cases
D.	None of above

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Correct Answer � B Explanation

Ans.B.  Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)

The steeple sign, also called the wine bottle sign, refers to the tapering of the upper trachea on a frontal chest radiograph reminiscent of a church steeple.

The appearance is suggestive of croup, which should be obvious clinically.