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ArticleFrontiers in cardiovascular medicine2025

Cancer-associated thoracic aorta arterial thrombosis: case report and review of the literature.

Miguel Borregón, María Valero, Asia Ferrández, Álvaro Muñoz, Carmen Roque, Javier-David Benítez-Fuentes

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Article in Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Miguel BorregónDepartment of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, FISABIO, Alicante, Spain.
María ValeroDepartment of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, FISABIO, Alicante, Spain.
Asia FerrándezDepartment of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, FISABIO, Alicante, Spain.
Álvaro MuñozDepartment of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, FISABIO, Alicante, Spain.
Carmen RoqueDepartment of Radiology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, FISABIO, Alicante, Spain.
Javier-David Benítez-FuentesDepartment of Medical Oncology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, FISABIO, Alicante, Spain.

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Abstract

Background: Arterial thrombosis is an uncommon complication in cancer patients, often overshadowed by venous thromboembolic events. Its occurrence in patients with solid tumors on active antineoplastic treatment poses a significant clinical challenge. Key clinical question: Given the lack of consensus on the optimal therapy for arterial thrombosis in cancer patients, the best practices for managing an aortic thrombus, and the benefit of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) must be reviewed. Clinical approach: We present the case of a 70-year-old female with stage IVA lung adenocarcinoma who developed an aortic thrombus during chemo-immunotherapy. The thrombus was successfully treated with LMWH, avoiding further complications, and allowing for the continuation of her cancer therapy. Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of early detection and management of arterial thrombus in cancer patients. LMWH proved effective in resolving the thrombus, underscoring its role in managing such complications.

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arterial thromboembolism (ATE)cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT)low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) and cisplatinvenous thromboembolism (VTE)

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PMID39944600
PMCPMC11813881

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