Axial-CT showing infected thrombus in the left external iliac vein
Cardiovascular
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsGhouri MA, Nyhsen C
Patient32 years, male
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/10121 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.10121 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |