Pulmonary embolism

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recent deep vein thrombosis, dyspnea

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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Computed tomography angiography demonstrated multiple filling defects in both pulmonary artery at lobar and segmental level. No signs of pulmonary hypertension or right heart chambers strain.

Mild changes in attenuation in the lung parenchyma.

Incidental right retro-esophageal subclavian artery.

Case Discussion

Findings compatible with acute pulmonary embolism.

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