Rare cause of repeated pulmonary embolism: a case of primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma and literature review

Rare cause of repeated pulmonary embolism: a case of primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma and literature review

Abstract Background Malignant tumors are risk factors for a pulmonary embolism (PE), and a PE caused by a tumor is not uncommon. Primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma (PPSCC) is a rare malignancy; thus, a related PE is extremely rare. Case presentation A previously healthy 49-year-old female patie...

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Main Authors: Zhongzhong Chen, Tingting Feng, Meng Wang, Xingxiang Xu, Yuxiu Wang, Yiran Li, Lingfeng Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Pulmonary embolism
Primary pleural squamous cell carcinoma
Pleural malignancy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-020-1077-2

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