Causes of Pulmonary embolism

Underlying condition causes of Pulmonary embolism: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Pulmonary embolism) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Pulmonary embolism includes:

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - a clot in the legs or pelvis may break off and get to the lungs.
• Surgery
• Injury
• Leg injury
• Bone fractures
• Pregnancy
• Childbirth
• Leg vein blood clot
• Pelvic vein blood clot

Pulmonary embolism as a complication: Other conditions that might have Pulmonary embolism as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Pulmonary embolism. The list of conditions listing Pulmonary embolism as a complication in our database includes:

• Clotting disorders
• Corticobasal Degeneration
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Thromboembolism
• Thrombosis

Related information for causes of Pulmonary embolism: Further relevant information on causes of Pulmonary embolism may be found in the risk factors for Pulmonary embolism and underlying causes of Pulmonary embolism.
Last revision: June 12, 2003

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