Floating thrombus in the aorta.
A review of the literature shows that there are few reported cases of embolism or thrombus in a nonaneurysmal, effectively normal aorta with no other underlying reason for thrombus formation in the aorta. We report a case of a large, floating thrombus in the descending aorta lumen and discuss surgical and management options.
Kolvekar
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom. kolvekar@yahoo.com
Chaubey
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Firmin
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D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery