Korean Journal of Radiology

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Advances in Multidetector CT Diagnosis of Pediatric Pulmonary Thromboembolism

  • Thacker, Paul G. (Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina) ;
  • Lee, Edward Y. (Division of Thoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology and Medicine, Pulmonary Division Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School)
  • Received : 2015.07.23
  • Accepted : 2015.12.18
  • Published : 2016.04.01
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Abstract

Although pediatric pulmonary thromboembolism is historically believed to be rare with relatively little information available in the medical literature regarding its imaging evaluation, it is more common than previously thought. Thus, it is imperative for radiologists to be aware of the most recent advances in its imaging information, particularly multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), the imaging modality of choice in the pediatric population. The overarching goal of this article is to review the most recent updates on MDCT diagnosis of pediatric pulmonary thromboembolism.

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