Nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism.


Autoria(s): Khashper A.; Discepola F.; Kosiuk J.; Qanadli S.D.; Mesurolle B.
Data(s)

2012

Resumo

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this essay is to highlight the clinical features and imaging findings associated with different types of nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism. CONCLUSION: Nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism is an infrequent condition with various causes that can be life-threatening pathologic conditions. The entity presents a diagnostic challenge because of the low specificity of clinical symptoms and imaging signs. Awareness of the imaging features of nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism facilitates correct diagnosis and leads to appropriate patient care.

Identificador

https://serval.unil.ch/?id=serval:BIB_AD41F1E063D7

isbn:1546-3141 (Electronic)

doi:10.2214/AJR.11.6407

pmid:22268205

isiid:000300296600007

Idioma(s)

en

Fonte

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology, vol. 198, no. 2, pp. W152-W159

Tipo

info:eu-repo/semantics/review

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