Pulmonary embolism and infarction

Pulmonary embolism and infarction

Definition

Localized necrosis of lung tissue caused by obstruction of the arterial blood supply, most often due to pulmonary embolism.

Also known as infarction, pulmonary — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lungs Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0