Pulmonary Embolism Originating from a Hepatic Hydatid Cyst Ruptured into the Inferior Vena Cava: CT and MRI Findings

<div>Axial T2-weighted MRI shows hyperintense cystic nodules in the lower lobe segmental pulmonary arteries bilaterally (a). Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted Vibe sequence coronal MRI shows contrast filling defect within the IVC due to ruptured liver hydatid cyst (b) (arrow).</div>

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Figure 4: Pulmonary Embolism Originating from a Hepatic Hydatid Cyst Ruptured into the Inferior Vena Cava: CT and MRI Findings 