The incidence and clinical characteristics of pulmonary embolism in oncologic patients

Abstract Background For various types of cancer in oncologic patients, the clinical features pulmonary embolism (PE) are unknown. The purpose study is to identify incidence and type among patients along with evaluating any associated variables. Patients methods A prospective cohort was conducted on 540 who had cancers attended a 1-day care unit oncology King Fahd Hospital, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. Chest CT contrast angiography applied when indicated. Results This have different cancers; them, 24 (4.44%) developed PE. Pulmonary reported 50% seminoma germ cell tumor, while larynx, it represented 33.4% them. Moreover, PE less common colon, prostate, breast (6.68%, 4.7%, 2.54%, respectively). Seven (1.3%) were diagnosed incidentally during staging, 17 (3.14%) symptomatic Eighty-four percent cases within first 6 months diagnosis, 4/24 (16%) throughout patient follow-up year diagnosis. pain dyspnea presentations confirmed either or incidental group. Conclusions Low-risk most frequent degree; massive sub-massive uncommon patients. Dyspnea chest discomfort concerning signs cancer. Meticulous for pick up recommended.