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Radioactive embolization from upper-extremity thrombophlebitis.

L G Lutzker, L A Perez

    Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
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    A lung scan revealed "hot spots" in a patient with upper-extremity thrombophlebitis. These findings suggested the "hot spots" were caused by the embolization of a propagative thrombus.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Imaging
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Pulmonary Medicine

    Background:

    • Upper-extremity thrombophlebitis is a condition involving blood clots in the arm veins.
    • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious complication that can arise from deep vein thrombosis.
    • Diagnosing PE often involves imaging techniques to detect blood clots in the lungs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the imaging findings of a lung scan in a patient with upper-extremity thrombophlebitis.
    • To determine the cause of "hot spots" observed on the lung scan.

    Main Methods:

    • A lung scan was performed on a patient diagnosed with upper-extremity thrombophlebitis.
    • The scan utilized specific imaging techniques to visualize lung perfusion and identify abnormalities.

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    Main Results:

    • The lung scan revealed multiple "hot spots" in the lung fields.
    • These "hot spots" were interpreted as indicative of pulmonary emboli.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed "hot spots" on the lung scan were likely due to the embolization of a propagative thrombus originating from the upper extremity.
    • This case highlights the potential for upper-extremity thrombophlebitis to lead to pulmonary embolism.