Table 4 A description of the lesions suggestive of PE by thoracic ultrasound and their number and percent
From: Diagnostic validity of thoracic ultrasound in the assessment of pulmonary embolism
No. of the lesions | % | |
|---|---|---|
No. of lesions Mean | 17 lesions (in a total of 13 patients) 1.3 | |
Shape of lesions | ||
Wedge shaped | 10 | 59% |
Rounded | 6 | 35% |
Polygonal | 1 | 6% |
Side of lesions | ||
Right | 12 | 70% |
Left | 2 | 12% |
Bilateral | 3 | 18% |
Location of lesions | ||
Lower lobe | 16 | 94% |
Middle lobe | 1 | 6% |
Upper lobe | – | – |
Central echo | 2 | 12% |