Nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_AD41F1E063D7
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism.
Journal
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
ISSN
1546-3141 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0361-803X
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Volume
198
Number
2
Pages
W152-W159
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal ArticlePublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this essay is to highlight the clinical features and imaging findings associated with different types of nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism. CONCLUSION: Nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism is an infrequent condition with various causes that can be life-threatening pathologic conditions. The entity presents a diagnostic challenge because of the low specificity of clinical symptoms and imaging signs. Awareness of the imaging features of nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism facilitates correct diagnosis and leads to appropriate patient care.
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Web of science
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06/03/2012 9:52
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20/08/2019 16:17
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