Abstract
We present a case of lung metastasis manifesting as lung infarction by mucin and tumor embolization. The radiograph and high-resolution CT showed multiple focal consolidations with ground glass attenuation in subpleural areas of both lungs. Diagnosis was made by open lung biopsy, which revealed pulmonary infarction caused by intravascular adenocarcinoma with numerous mucus emboli in pulmonary arteries. Subpleurally located consolidations on high-resolution CT correlated well with the histologic findings of lung infarction by mucin and tumor emboli.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 644-646 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CT
- Lung
- Lung neoplasms
- Metastases
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging