Multiple paradoxical emboli

Pulmonary micro-tumor emboli resulting in paradoxical emboli: a case report

Pulmonary tumor embolism (PTE) is a rare manifestation of cancer. It is characterized by the presence of tumor cell emboli in the pulmonary arterioles and capillaries leading to an elevation of pulmonary vascular resistance. The ante-mortem diagnosis is difficult. We report a case of PTE associated with recurrent breast cancer that presented with neurological symptoms due to paradoxical cerebra...

Paradoxical Emboli Secondary to Hepatic Pathology: Common or Coincidental?

Paradoxical cerebral emboli from cardiac and pulmonary sources are well described in the peer-reviewed literature. We outline a case with a hepatic etiology and describe diagnostic and management options. Though this paper represents the first documentation of such, we believe that transpulmonary shunting with concurrent paradoxical cerebral microemboli is more prevalent than recognized. We int...

Multiple emboli in hydatid disease.

had similar symptoms five days previously without systemic upset and had not required admission to hospital. On examination she had a temperature of 39°C, a tachycardia, and minimal abdominal tenderness with active bowel sounds. Haematological and biochemical investigations gave normal results. The ratio of T4 to T8 cells was normal at 2-3 (reference range 1-0-2 5). Cefuroxime was started, desf...

Multiple emboli from left ventricular myxoma.

A 25-year-old man was admitted on June 17, 1967, with a right hemiplegia of sudden onset. Three episodes of pain, swelling, and red blotchy discoloration of both feet and legs, each lasting 2 to 4 weeks, had occurred over the preceding year. During this period, he noticed transient burning and tingling in his fingers. He was apyrexial and normotensive; pulse rate 90/ min.; atrial fibrillation w...

Multiple peripheral emboli after cardiac trauma.