Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy: a diagnostic dilemma
Document Type
Article
Department
Radiology
Abstract
The diagnosis of PE in pregnancy poses a challenge due to pregnancy-related physiological changes. Missing the PE or wrongly treating a pregnant woman for PE has serious clinical consequences. There has been concern over the use of radiation-based imaging modalities due to risk of teratogenicity and oncogenicity. This review is focused on various diagnostic options and risks of radiation to the fetus and mother from radiation-based procedures.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Annals of Nuclear Medicine
Recommended Citation
Fatima, N.,
uz Zaman, M.,
Sajjad, Z.,
Hashmi, I.
(2011). Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy: a diagnostic dilemma. Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 25(9), 603-608.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_radiol/68
COinS