title: Essential Thrombocytosis-Associated Thromboembolism in the Abdominal Aorta.
abstract: Essential thrombocytosis (ET) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an anomalous increase in platelet production. Many patients with ET are asymptomatic. Few studies have reported ET-associated thromboembolism in large vessels such as the aorta. We report a patient with ET who presented with peripheral embolism from an abdominal aortic thrombus and developed acute limb ischemia. The patient underwent aortic replacement successfully. The patient's platelet count was controlled with hydroxyurea, and no recurrence was noted over 2 years of follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Byung Kwon
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mun
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Chae Hoon
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Chong-Bin
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine.
authors.forename: Won Chul
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Cho
keywords: Aorta; Embolism; Platelets; Thrombocythemia, Essential; Thrombocytosis