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Computed Tomography (CT) of the abdomen done at admission with intravenous and oral contrast: the yellow arrow shows a high-density fluid filled large defect in the superior aspect of the spleen consistent with splenic infarct.
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It showed a high-density fluid filled large defect in the superior aspect of the spleen consistent with splenic infarct (see Figure 1) and also a small pulmonary embolism in the right lower lobe.
High-resolution CT scan of the thorax with intravenous contrast on day 2: the white arrow shows right lower lobe pulmonary embolism.
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A high-resolution CT scan of the thorax with intravenous contrast confirmed the right lower lobe pulmonary embolism (see Figure 2).