Pulmonary embolism in the context of pancreatitis is a rare condition and even fewer cases of pulmonary embolism associated with pancreatic pseudocyst and chronic pancreatitis have been reported in the literature. We present the case of a patient diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis due to alcohol ingestion complicated with pancreatic pseudocyst, with no classic thrombogenic risk factors, who developed right atrial thrombus and massive bilateral pulmonary embolism. < Venous thromboembolism risk is present in acute pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer, but even chronic pancreatitis may promote thrombogenesis and trigger the development of a life-threatening condition such as pulmonary embolism. The presence of pancreatic pseudocyst may further increase this risk. Thromboembolism prophylaxis should be considered in patients with chronic pancreatitis.>.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jccase.2018.04.006 | DOI Listing |
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