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The "mucous plug syndrome". A pulmonary embolism mimic
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
|September 1, 1984
Summary
Mucous plugs can cause severe bronchial obstruction, mimicking pulmonary embolism. Ventilation and perfusion lung scans effectively identified this obstruction, even when chest X-rays appeared normal.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Respiratory Physiology
Background:
- Bronchial obstruction by mucous plugs can present with symptoms similar to pulmonary embolism.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.