Abstract
Since the original article on amniotic pulmonary embolism by Steiner and Lushbaugh in 1941, numerous other papers on the condition have appeared in the literature. We have been unable, however, to find anything in the radiologic literature regarding the roentgen features. This may be due partially to the rarity of the occurrence and also to the fact that death frequently ensues before radiographs can be obtained. Recently we had the opportunity of following a case of nonfatal amniotic pulmonary embolism and were able to study its radiographic features. Case Presentation A 34-year-old white Primigravida had several hospital admissions for hyperemesis during her pregnancy, the course of which was otherwise uneventful. On Sept. 9, 1959, she was admitted to the hospital for induction of labor. Physical examination on admission was negative. The blood count and urinalysis were within normal limits. Labor was induced by pitocin, and the patient, with a vertex presentation, was delivered with low forceps after t...
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