Rare. Presents with sudden onset pain similar to kidney stone.
Suspect in pt with embolism risk: Atrial Fib or Prosthetic Heart Valve (esp. if B/P elevated).
Send to ER for
- Stat serum LDH: diagnostic if elevated
- Non-Contrast CT to R/O stone
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