CTICasesCalcified Fibrin Sheath Embolization
Cite this case
[...]. Calcified Fibrin Sheath Embolization. CTICases. Published September 25, 2025. https://cticases.com/c/q3t9a
Imaging findings
Dense, tubular calcifications within the pulmonary arteries post-defibrillator lead extraction.
Key takeaways
Calcified fibrin sheaths that organize around long-term indwelling catheters or leads can fragment and embolize into the pulmonary arterial system during extraction.
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