Journal of computer assisted tomography
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J Comput Assist Tomogr · Nov 2003
Detection of central pulmonary embolism on computed tomography densitometry images before computed tomography pulmonary angiography.
The purpose of this article is to describe the imaging findings of acute central pulmonary embolism on computed tomography (CT) densitometry images performed before contrast-enhanced CT pulmonary angiography. ⋯ Although an uncommon finding, acute central pulmonary embolism can be detected on CT densitometry performed to optimize opacification of the pulmonary arteries for CT pulmonary angiography and may prove useful in selected clinical situations.