Thrombosis of the left atrial appendage

CASE

The thoracic aorta is already filled with contrast, but the left atrial appendage contains a hypodense lobular formation which represents a blood clot. Differentiation between trombosis and mixing of non-enhanced blood may be difficult, especially in an early phase.

Tags:  Thorax  Heart
Radiology image - Thrombosis of the left atrial appendage: Thorax, Heart: CT - Computed tomography

Thrombosis of the left atrial appendage

Thrombosis of the left atrial appendage: CT - Computed tomographyThrombosis of the left atrial appendage: CT - Computed tomography
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