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P Martín-Martorell1, A Insa-Molla, M I Chirivella-González
1Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain. paloma_martin@comv.es
Abstract:
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.
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