We report the case of splenic infarct secondary to embolisation from a polypoid 17 mm × 10 mm thoracic aorta thrombi in a 60 year-old female. The management and prognostic value
of thoracic aorta thrombi are poorly defined in literature. This patient was successfully
treated with oral anticoagulation as opposed to surgical intervention. Repeat transoesophageal
echocardiography and computed tomography have demonstrated marked reduction in thrombi
size with no further embolic event.
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Publication history
Published online: November 14, 2013
Accepted:
September 24,
2013
Received in revised form:
August 9,
2013
Received:
March 24,
2013
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