Rapid Fatal Outcome from Pulmonary Arteries Compression in Transitional Cell Carcinoma

Figure 2

CT arteriography at the carina showing occlusion of the right pulmonary artery due to external compression from a mass of 6.8 cm and atelectasis. No intraarterial thrombus is seen. Left pulmonary artery is nearly completely occluded from lymph node mass of 2.3 cm. Extensive mediastinal lymphadenopathy was also seen. Pleural effusions are also evident.