Essential Thrombocytosis-Associated Thromboembolism in the Abdominal Aorta
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 397-400, 2016.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Essential thrombocytosis (ET) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an anomalous increase in platelet production. Many patients with ET are asymptomatic. Few studies have reported ET-associated thromboembolism in large vessels such as the aorta. We report a patient with ET who presented with peripheral embolism from an abdominal aortic thrombus and developed acute limb ischemia. The patient underwent aortic replacement successfully. The patient’s platelet count was controlled with hydroxyurea, and no recurrence was noted over 2 years of follow-up.
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Main subject:
Aorta
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Aorta, Abdominal
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Platelet Count
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Recurrence
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Thrombocytosis
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Thromboembolism
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Thrombosis
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Blood Platelets
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Follow-Up Studies
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Embolism
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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