Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome presenting as pulmonary embolism in an elderly person
An elderly woman was admitted with acute-onset breathlessness and right-sided chest pain suggestive of pleurisy. The initial impression of the chest X-ray was ‘right upper lobe consolidation’. Her hypertrophied leg along with the presence of large visible arteriovenous malformation was suggestive of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jcsr.jcsr_158_23 |
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| Summary: | An elderly woman was admitted with acute-onset breathlessness and right-sided chest pain suggestive of pleurisy. The initial impression of the chest X-ray was ‘right upper lobe consolidation’. Her hypertrophied leg along with the presence of large visible arteriovenous malformation was suggestive of Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome (KTS). A conscientious relook at the X-ray revealed other radiological features suggesting a possible pulmonary embolism. Subsequent D-dimer and echocardiography supported the diagnosis, and a computerised tomography pulmonary angiogram confirmed the same. Prompt systemic anticoagulation along with supportive therapy led to a smooth recovery of the patient over the next few days. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-5706 2277-8357 |