Hampton hump

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Authors: Stefan Tigges
DOI: 10.53347/rid-226521
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Abstract

A Hampton hump is a peripheral wedge or dome shaped area of consolidation due to an embolus in the corresponding pulmonary artery causing an area of infarction. Although fairly specific (82%), Hampton hump has low sensitivity (22%).

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Radiopaedia.org
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN