Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2016 Oct;49(5):397-400. 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.397.

Essential Thrombocytosis-Associated Thromboembolism in the Abdominal Aorta

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.
  • 2Department of Radiology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.
  • 3Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. chomedy@hanmail.net

Abstract

Essential thrombocytosis (ET) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by an anomalous increase in platelet production. Many patients with ET are asymptomatic. Few studies have reported ET-associated thromboembolism in large vessels such as the aorta. We report a patient with ET who presented with peripheral embolism from an abdominal aortic thrombus and developed acute limb ischemia. The patient underwent aortic replacement successfully. The patient's platelet count was controlled with hydroxyurea, and no recurrence was noted over 2 years of follow-up.

Keyword

Thrombocythemia, Essential; Thrombocytosis; Embolism; Platelets; Aorta

MeSH Terms

Aorta
Aorta, Abdominal*
Blood Platelets
Embolism
Extremities
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hydroxyurea
Ischemia
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Platelet Count
Recurrence
Thrombocythemia, Essential
Thrombocytosis
Thromboembolism*
Thrombosis
Hydroxyurea
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