A case of mobile right ventricular thrombus with massive pulmonary thromboembolism

Abstract

In patients with pulmonary thromboembolism, right heart thrombi are uncommon or underdiagnosed. They may form in situ or arise due to migration from the peripheral venous system. Their presence in pulmonary embolism indicates a grave prognosis and complicates treatment decisions. We report a case of mobile right ventricular thrombus with massive pulmonary thromboembolism who had a rapid fatal course despite early treatment.

Keywords

• Pulmonary thromboembolism
• right heart thrombi
• right ventricle