Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis and cerebral embolism in a patient with cholangiocarcinoma.
We present a patient who has cholangiocarcinoma, nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) and cerebral embolic infarction. This is the first case report of NBTE proved by pathology in Taiwan.
Neurological Institute, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
J S
JS
Yih
Y
Y
Chao
W Y
WY
Chen
K M
KM
Chang
S D
SD
Lee
H H
HH
Hu
D002759:Adenoma, Bile Duct / Q000150:complications* / Q000556:secondary; D000368:Aged; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male