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- Pathologymedical-mcqs › pathology
- Published
- 27 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Pulmonary embolism most commonly results from thrombophlebitis, which involves the formation of a blood clot in a vein that can dislodge and travel to the lungs. Other conditions like endarteritis, atherosclerosis, and lymphangitis are less frequently associated with pulmonary embolism.
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