title: Systemic embolism from a large descending aortic thrombus.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Johann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Auer
authors.forename: Gerhard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Aschl
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Berent
authors.forename: Rainer
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zisch
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: Bernd
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eber
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants