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Lifesaving Sign in Non‐Contrast CT Scan in the Case of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The two most important signs of pulmonary embolism (PE) in a non-contrast CT scan include wedge-shaped sub-pleural opacity surrounded by an air-space consolidation, along with a ground-glass opacity in the center consistent with pulmonary infarction, also known as the reverse halo sign and the hyperdense lumen sign.

Source: Respirology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70126

Authors: Elaheh Hajinoormohammadi, Hesam Amini, Sara Malekshahian, Sara Soltanmohammadi

Institutions: Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,130