- A visible filling defect within a pulmonary artery often indicates pulmonary embolism (PE).
- In acute PE, the defect is typically centered in the artery’s lumen and outlined by contrast material.
- When the vessel is viewed in cross-section, this appearance is referred to as the ‘doughnut sign.
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Doughnut sign
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