Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis as an initial presentation of advanced cholangiocarcinoma in a young patient: A case report

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis, a form of noninfectious thrombotic endocarditis, is mainly characterized by deposition of sterile platelet thrombi on heart valves. Usually, it is observed in advanced malignancy. Herein, we report a case of a previously healthy male with recent unprovoked deep...

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Published inSAGE open medical case reports Vol. 8
Main Authors Al-Ghamdi, Bandar, Alkaf, Fahmi A, Al-Anazi, Menwar M, Al Hebaishi, Yahya, Al Othimeen, Normeen A, Robert, Asirvatham Alwin, Ahmed, Osman, Alkhushail, Abdullah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.08.2020
Sage Publications Ltd
SAGE Publishing
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Case Report
Case reports
Cholangiocarcinoma
Endocarditis
thrombophilia
endocarditis
Thrombotic endocarditis
cholangiocarcinoma
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Summary:Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis, a form of noninfectious thrombotic endocarditis, is mainly characterized by deposition of sterile platelet thrombi on heart valves. Usually, it is observed in advanced malignancy. Herein, we report a case of a previously healthy male with recent unprovoked deep vein thrombosis presented with acute ischemic stroke. The echocardiogram revealed aortic and mitral valve masses. Eventually, he was discovered to have advanced cholangiocarcinoma. The present case, apart from being the youngest reported case, is among the few reported cases which manifest the association between cholangiocarcinoma and nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis.
ISSN:2050-313X
2050-313X
DOI:10.1177/2050313X20945896