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Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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From: Role of multidetector CT in predicting patient outcome in cases of pulmonary embolism: correlation between imaging findings, ICU admissions and mortality rate

Fig. 2

a Axial CT cuts showing a large irregular filling defect (large thrombus) at the distal main pulmonary artery overriding the major pulmonary branches (Saddle thrombus). It extends to completely occlude the right main pulmonary artery (RPA), and partially occluding the LPA ostium (arrow). There is dilatation in the pulmonary artery (45 mm). b axial CT cuts showing dilated right ventricle with RV/LV ratio > 1. c axial Ct image shows contrast reflux in the hepatic veins

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