Systemic embolism from a large descending aortic thrombus.
With the advent of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), thrombi of the aorta are becoming increasingly recognized as possible sources of systemic emboli. This report describes a 58-year-old woman with multiple unexplained peripheral emboli. A giant thrombus of the descending aorta has been identified as the source of systemic thromboembolism. The patient refused surgery and was treated successfully with long-term anticoagulation.
Auer
Johann
J
Aschl
Gerhard
G
Berent
Robert
R
Zisch
Rainer
R
Weber
Thomas
T
Eber
Bernd
B
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001011:Aorta; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000925:Anticoagulants