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Patient suffering from trombophlebitis of the deep veins suddenly died. Autopsy has shown freely lying red friable masses with dim crimped surface in the trunk and bifurcation of the pulmonary artery. What pathologic process was revealed by morbid anatomist?

Answer options

  1. Tromboembolism
  2. Tissue embolism
  3. Fat embolism
  4. Embolism with foreign body
  5. Thrombosis
Correct answer

Tromboembolism

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