Bilateral pulmonary embolism presenting as lung abscess in a tuberculosis patient: A rare presentation

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening medical emergency associated with high mortality and morbidity which is likely to be missed if a high index of suspicion is not maintained. Classical triad of chest pain, dyspnea, and hemoptysis is seen only in a minority of cases. Both inherited and acquired conditions are involved in its etiology. A case of bilateral pulmonary embolism presenting as lung abscess in a 65-year-old female with active tuberculosis is being discussed here.

Keywords

• acquired
• inherited
• life-threatening
• triad