Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis associated with lung adenocarcinoma

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a rather frequent neoplasic complication, most often occurring in adenocarcinomas of the lung and pancreas. The most frequent clinical manifestation is one of multiple cerebral infarcts, but other ischaemic events can occur. Diagnosis is frequently miss...

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Published in:Clinical & translational oncology 2007-11, Vol.9 (11), p.744-746
Main Authors: Martín-Martorell, P, Insa-Molla, A, Chirivella-González, M I, Cervera-Miguel, J I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - complications
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Endocarditis - diagnosis
Endocarditis - etiology
Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Lung Neoplasms - pathology
Thrombosis - diagnosis
Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a rather frequent neoplasic complication, most often occurring in adenocarcinomas of the lung and pancreas. The most frequent clinical manifestation is one of multiple cerebral infarcts, but other ischaemic events can occur. Diagnosis is frequently missed on transthoracic ultrasound, making transoesophagic ultrasound a more reliable diagnostic tool. We present a case of NBTE associated with lung adenocarcinoma.
ISSN:1699-048X
1699-3055
DOI:10.1007/s12094-007-0133-1