Saddle pulmonary embolism
Presentation
History of shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Saddle pulmonary embolism
CT
Chest
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Axial C+ CTPA
CTPA demonstrates saddle pulmonary embolism, extending to segmental and subsegmental branches of both pulmonary artery branches.
Dilated pulmonary artery and enlarged right ventricle, suggestive of secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension.
From the case:
Saddle pulmonary embolism
X-ray
Chest
Frontal
Bilateral peripheral pulmonary opacities.
Prominent right cardiac border.
Case Discussion
CTPA demonstrates saddle pulmonary embolism with secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension. DVT was confirmed by US Doppler study of the lower limb, as a possible etiology for pulmonary embolism.
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