Pulmonary edema

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

High-grade serous ovarian cancer. New shortness of breath. Pulmonary embolism?

Patient Data

Age: 35 years

CTPA

ct

There is diagnostic contrast opacification of the pulmonary arteries. There is no pulmonary embolus. Bilateral small pleural effusions that are larger than two days ago. Patchy peri bronchiolar consolidations (peri-bronchial cuffing), ground glass opacities, and interlobular septal thickening involving both lower lobes. Lungs are otherwise clear. There is no lymph node enlargement or other mediastinal abnormality. 

Case Discussion

CT findings consistent with pulmonary edema

No evidence of pulmonary embolism in this case. 

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