CTICasesDouble Saddle Pulmonary Embolism
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Imaging findings
CT scan reveals a double saddle pulmonary embolus, indicating extensive pulmonary embolism. The emboli are impressive in extent.
Key takeaways
This case illustrates a rare presentation of a double saddle pulmonary embolus in a patient with metastatic breast cancer. It raises questions about the etiology, whether from sequential embolic events, bilateral deep vein thromboses, or fragmentation of a single embolus, emphasizing the severity and potential complexity of acute pulmonary embolism.
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