Case Report: Pulmonary Embolism in a Young Adult

Dr. Rushi Khedkar, Dr. M. Gayatri, Dr. Ramakrishna Rao Baru

Abstract: Pulmonary embolism (PE) in young adults is relatively uncommon but can have significant morbidity and mortality. This case report discusses a 20-year-old male with acute PE, emphasizing the diagnostic imaging findings and a review of the literature regarding the etiology, risk factors, and imaging modalities used in young adults.

Keywords: Pulmonary embolism, Young adult, Acute onset, Diagnostic imaging, Computed tomography pulmonary angiography, Risk factors, Hyper coagulable states, Anticoagulation therapy, Right ventricular strain, D-dimer