Nonthromboembolic causes of high-probability lung scans

Am J Physiol Imaging. 1989;4(1):32-8.

Abstract

Three cases of high-probability lung scans because of nonthromboembolic causes (dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm, sarcoid with venous occlusion, and subclavian catheter misplacement) are presented along with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Catheterization, Central Venous
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnostic imaging