Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis in the context of pulmonary adenocarcinoma: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a rare condition, usually observed in association with malignancy, lupus erythematosus, or antiphospholipid syndrome. Diagnosis of NBTE remains a challenge as patients are often asymptomatic up to their first thromboembolic event. While there is no randomized data available for the guidance of treatment in NBTE, effective anticoagulation remains the main focus in the management of affected patients.

Case summary

A 44-year-old female patient without a significant medical history presented to the emergency department with a new numbness of her right hand. Magnetic resonance imaging scans facilitated the diagnosis of supratentorial stroke. Within the next 3 months, the patient had multiple thromboembolic events, includi

SUBMITTER: Kaufmann CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7047059 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature