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Intra-aortic metastases or intra-arterial thrombus?

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Intra-arterial malignancies are difficult to diagnose as they mimic other more common pathologies such as pulmonary embolus and vascular occlusive disease. Appropriate treatment may, therefore, be delayed. We report a case of an occluded carotid artery and aortic mucosal thickening with a peduculated thrombus occurring in a patient with metastatic sarcomatoid carcinoma while anticoagulated. Diagnosis requires various imaging modalities and a consideration of an alternative diagnosis if not responding to initial therapy.

Source: International Journal of Case Reports and Images

DOI: 10.5348/ijcri-2013-07-333-7

Authors: Anna J Lomax, Saw Yee Yap, Mustafa Khasraw

Institution: Geelong Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Thrombus and Embolism

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2149833028