An Interesting Case of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Presented with Cerebrovascular Embolism and Native Aortic Valve Thrombus Developed Under NOAC Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism
Abstract
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can manifest with different signs and symptoms. Acute pulmonary embolism and cranial vascular events are some
of these manifestations. However, development of valvular thrombus in the patients without inheritable thrombophilia is extremely rare. Here, we
presented a very rare case of AML manifested with multiple cerebrovascular embolisms and a large, mobile native aortic valve thrombus developed
under apixaban treatment for unprovoked pulmonary embolism.
Keywords
Echocardiography, Leukemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Valve Thrombus
Ethical Statement
Informed Consent: Informed consent was obtained from
the patient.
Peer-reviewed: Externally peer-reviewed.
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