University of California, Los Angeles-Olive View Program, David Geffen School of Medicine,
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Case Report
Deep Vein Thrombosis /Pulmonary Embolism in a Patient with
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: A Case Report
Author(s): Harsh Agrawal, Christine I Bishop, Soma Wali and Mary L SealeyHarsh Agrawal, Christine I Bishop, Soma Wali and Mary L Sealey
Introduction: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (RPF) is a clinicopathological condition characterized by inflammatory fibrotic reaction around infrarenal aorta, iliac vessels and surrounding retroperitoneum with myriad presentations. This case report shows how a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent Pulmonary Embolism (PE) can be a potential complication of this disease. A potential temporal association was seen with chronic beta blocker use and retroperitoneal fibrosis. Case presentation: A 62-year-old Caucasian male with history of hypertension on chronic beta-blocker therapy for 2 years (Metoprolol 50 mg twice daily) presented with sub-acute left sided non-radiating lower back pain of 5-day duration. Computerized Tomography (CT) scan with contrast of the abdomen and pelvis revealed large segment of inflammatory stranding involving the periaortic retroperitoneum extending from the level.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7920.1000154
Journal of Clinical Case Reports received 1345 citations as per Google Scholar report
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