Spiral CT performed at admission for diagnosis
Cardiovascular
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsCademartiri F, Salamousas BV, Luccichenti G, Pavone P
Patient63 years, female
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/1336 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.1336 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |