Most common cause of pulmonary embolism ?
Correct answer: D. Thrombophebitis
- A. Lymphangitis
- B. Endarteritis
- C. Atheroscleroses
- D. Thrombophebitis
Explanation
Most pulmonary emboli arise from thrombi in the deep veins of the legs, often described clinically as thrombophlebitis or deep-vein thrombosis. Atherosclerosis and lymphangitis do not usually produce pulmonary emboli.
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