title: Migrating bullet: A case of a bullet embolism to the pulmonary artery with secondary pulmonary infarction after gunshot wound to the left globe.
abstract: Bullet embolism is a rare phenomenon following gunshot injuries. We present a case of a 25-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound to his left globe with the bullet initially lodged in his right transverse sinus. The bullet ultimately embolized to a left lower lobe pulmonary artery resulting in a pulmonary infarct. A discussion of select prior cases, pathophysiology, and management strategies follows.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: Eugene
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Duke
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: William K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Erly
keywords: Bullet embolism; cranial venous sinus; gunshot wound; pulmonary infarct