Presentation
Acute shortness of breath? CT to rule out pulmonary embolism.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
CTPA performed to exclude PE
From the case:
Multiple cystic lung metastases - colorectal cancer primary
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/28243/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
Multiple thin-walled, cystic mass lesions (HU = ~12) of variable size involving the lungs and mediastinum.
Case Discussion
Known history of colorectal cancer (treated). Cystic lung metastases are rare but usually associated with colorectal cancer.