Author: Mahaletchumy, Thanuja; Muhamad, Maimanah; Mohammad Kazmin, Nur Ezzaty; Kori, Najma; Periyasamy, Petrick
Title: Pulmonary Embolism in an Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patient Detected on Ventilation/Perfusion SPECT/CT. Cord-id: wvl888zh Document date: 2021_1_13
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Snippet: ABSTRACT Severe COVID-19 infection is associated with significant coagulopathy. We would like share a case of an asymptomatic 26-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 and had elevated D-dimer levels. Because of inconclusive CTPA findings, V/Q (ventilation/perfusion) SPECT/CT was performed, which confirmed the presence of pulmonary embolism. This case highlights the fact that pulmonary embolism should not be overlooked in a COVID-19 patient who has raised D-dimer levels, even in the absen
Document: ABSTRACT Severe COVID-19 infection is associated with significant coagulopathy. We would like share a case of an asymptomatic 26-year-old man who tested positive for COVID-19 and had elevated D-dimer levels. Because of inconclusive CTPA findings, V/Q (ventilation/perfusion) SPECT/CT was performed, which confirmed the presence of pulmonary embolism. This case highlights the fact that pulmonary embolism should not be overlooked in a COVID-19 patient who has raised D-dimer levels, even in the absence of symptoms. It also highlights the importance of performing a V/Q study when CTPA results are inconclusive or when there are contraindications for iodinated contrast media.
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