Tumour microembolism presenting as "primary pulmonary hypertension".
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Pulmonary tumour microembolism is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension. A case of rapidly progressive pulmonary hypertension in a patient with a past history of breast carcinoma is presented. Despite active consideration and investigation for malignancy as a cause, correct diagnosis was only made at necropsy.
Medical subject headings
- Adenocarcinoma
- Breast Neoplasms
- Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Neoplastic Cells, Circulating