Thursday 24 November 2011

Pulmonary embolism: Radiological features | Mnemonic


Pulmonary embolism: Radiological features

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Oligemia of affected lung field

Opacities (wedge shaped; can be of any size & shape)

Hemidiaphragm elevation

Pleural Effusion

Large Pulmonary artery