Pulmonary embolism (PE) with isolated homocysteinemia is a rare disease. The diagnosis demands a proper clinical workup. Timely diagnosis can prevent complications and provide a better quality of life for the patient. We present a young man with homocysteinemia with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, and normal vitamin B12 and folate levels despite being treated with rivaroxaban.
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