A floating thrombus detected by CT in the descending aorta in an obese patient: A possible genetic-environmental interaction

A floating thrombus detected by CT in the descending aorta in an obese patient: A possible genetic-environmental interaction

A floating thrombus in a nonaneurysmal, nonatherosclerotic aorta is a rare finding and may represent an unusual source of systemic embolism. Less than 130 cases have been reported in the literature. We describe a rare case of aortic floating thrombus in the descending aorta and the proximal portion...

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Main Authors: Barbara Brogna, MD, Maria Amitrano, MD, Sara Mangiacapra, MD, Enzo Gravino, MD, Pietro Maurizio Fabio Capasso, MD, Giuliano Gagliardi, MD, Lanfranco Aquilino Musto, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Floating aortic thrombus
Computed tomography angiography
Obesity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320306178

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