CTICasesPulmonary Embolism with Regional Lung Edema
Imaging findings
Dense consolidation in the left upper lobe in an intubated patient with confirmed PE in other vascular territories.
Key takeaways
Massive PE can divert blood flow to unobstructed areas. This patient likely experienced regional acute lung injury/edema due to stress failure of pulmonary capillaries caused by increased hydrostatic pressure and high flow, rather than traditional hydrostatic edema.
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