Presentation
Shortness of breath and recent history of lower limb surgery
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pulmonary embolism
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A hypodense filling defect seen involving the inferior branches of both pulmonary arteries denoting thrombus larger on the right side. No parenchymal lung changes detected
Case Discussion
The patient had silent DVT of the lower limb as he was bed ridden for 4 weeks following his leg surgery. D - Dimer was elevated and pulmonary embolism was suspected.
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