Embolic Showering from Non-Bacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis and Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
Background: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a paraneoplastic phenomenon with sterile vegetations. It is associated with adenocarcinoma and can shower emboli, which can be the presenting symptom. Case Presentation: A 44-year-old woman with adenocarcinoma of the lung presented with c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2020-07-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1798 |