Presentation
Dyspnea and hemoptysis.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years.
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hampton hump
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Wedge-shaped peripheral consolidation right lower lobe, small right pleural effusion,otherwise normal.
From the case:
Hampton hump
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Bilateral pulmonary emboli with most severe involvement of the lower lobes. Peripheral consolidation right lower with decreased perfusion of the anterior area of consolidation indicating pulmonary infarction. Small right pleural effusion, left lower lobe consolidation left posterior costophrenic angle may represent a combination of hemorrhage, infarction and atelectasis. No right heart strain.
Case Discussion
Hampton hump is an uncommon plain radiographic finding in patients with pulmonary embolism and pulmonary infarction. When present, it is typically wedge-shaped and pleural based.