학술논문
Renal Embolism Associated with Foramen Ovale Coexisting Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
Document Type
Case Study
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Source
Subject
*PULMONARY embolism
*PATENT foramen ovale
*EMBOLISMS
*RENAL artery
*CHEST pain
*ABDOMINAL pain
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ISSN
2090-6846
Abstract
We report a singular case of renal embolism in a hitherto healthy 46-year-old female. The patient initially presented with symptoms of exertional distress and chest discomfort. Following an extensive diagnostic workup, she was subsequently diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism. On the day succeeding her admission, the patient manifested sustained abdominal discomfort. Abdominal computed tomography angiography (CTA) subsequently revealed the presence of renal artery embolisms and infarctions. Concurrently, an echocardiographic evaluation disclosed a patent foramen ovale (PFO) and pulmonary hypertension. In this specific case, we hypothesize that the embolic event traversed through the PFO, ultimately localizing in the renal artery and culminating in renal embolism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]