Abstract:Background. Massive pulmonary thromboembolism as an initial clinical manifestation in patients with peripheral type of lung adenocarcinoma is rare. We report a case of lung cancer demonstrating pulmonary thromboembolism as the initial clinical appearance. Case. A 59-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of edema and dyspnea. His chest radiograph revealed cardiomegaly and bilateral pleural effusion. Lung perfusion scans showed multiple defects in both lungs. A diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism … Show more
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