[Acute lower limb ischemia revealing a paraneoplastic floating aortic thrombus]

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2020 Apr;69(2):96-99. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2020.01.003. Epub 2020 Mar 3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The floating mural thrombus of abdominal aorta is a rare and serious pathology detected as cause of peripheral and visceral embolism. Isolated aortic mural thrombosis is an unusual pathology occurring in an apparently normal aorta. A thorough search of embolic source must be initiated. Therapeutic management is based on systemic anticoagulation with the use of surgical approach in some cases.

Keywords: Acute ischemia; Aorta; Aorte; Floating thrombus; Ischémie aiguë; Paraneoplasic; Paranéoplasique; Thrombus flottant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Aortic Diseases / complications*
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases / therapy
  • Heparin* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / etiology*
  • Ischemia / therapy
  • Lower Extremity / blood supply*
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Small Cell Lung Carcinoma / complications*
  • Thrombectomy / methods
  • Thrombosis / complications*
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombosis / therapy

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Heparin