Colon cancer and pulmonary embolism

Case contributed by Liz Silverstone
Diagnosis almost certain

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DVT and iron deficiency anaemia.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
This study is a stack
Axial C+
arterial phase
This study is a stack
Axial C+ portal
venous phase
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Partially occlusive right pulmonary emboli involving RPA and all 3 lobes.

5 cms mass arising from the hepatic flexure of the colon with local lymphadenopathy.

Case Discussion

An unexpected finding, however cancer patients have higher incidence of PE.

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