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Floating Thrombus in the Aortic Arch: Rare Images.
Mohamed Reda Cherkaoui Jaouad1, Abdoulrazak Egueh Nour1, Amal Miqdadi1
1Radiology department, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mohammed VI University of Health and Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco.
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Summary
Aortic floating thrombus is a rare but dangerous condition. This case highlights the possibility of incidental diagnosis during routine exams, rather than solely after embolic events.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Cardiology
- Radiology
Background:
- Aortic floating thrombus is a rare and potentially fatal condition.
- Diagnosis typically occurs secondary to embolic complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of incidental aortic thrombus diagnosis.
- To emphasize the importance of recognizing this condition during routine examinations.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- An incidental finding of aortic floating thrombus during a routine examination.
- Absence of preceding embolic events at the time of diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Aortic floating thrombus can be diagnosed incidentally.
- Routine examinations may reveal this critical condition before embolic sequelae.
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