Vanishing Thrombus Resulting in Pulmonary Saddle Embolism

Oriowo Babatunde, Renee Mon

Abstract

While there are rare reports of pulmonary embolism in patients with acute deep venous thrombosis following duplex venous scanning, it is distinctly rare to document a case of pulmonary embolism during the scan. This case demonstrates the challenge for the technologist and reading physician as well as possible preventive measures to be utilized during scanning in patients with acute deep venous thrombosis.