The phenomenon of the loss of the normal radiographic silhouette (contour) when two substances of the same density are in direct contact is called Silhouette sign.
Right heart border silhouette sign- RML lesion
Left heart border silhouette sign - Lingular lesion
Descending Aorta and Left Diaphragm - Left lower lobe
Right Diaphragm- Right Lower lobe
Upper Right tracheal lung interface and Ascending Aorta- Right Upper lobe
Left atrium ,aortic knuckle,Upper Left tracheal lung interface - Left Upper lobe
Reference: Felson’s Principles of Chest Roentgenology ,5th edition
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