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[Pulmonary Tumor Thrombotic Microangiopathy - Case Report]
Ran Ben David1, Rotem Gurfinkel1, Karen Nalbandyan2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Soroka University Medical Center.
Harefuah
|December 25, 2025
Summary
Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) is a rare condition causing lung obstruction. Early diagnosis and treatment of PTTM, even before confirmation, can improve outcomes in patients with metastatic cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy (PTTM) is a rare, fatal condition.
- Tumor cells obstruct pulmonary microvasculature, leading to pulmonary hypertension.
- Clinical diagnosis of PTTM before death is very rare.
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