Title of article :
Massive Pulmonary Emboli in Klinefelter Syndrome: A Rare Case Report
Author/Authors :
Javaherforooshzadeh ، Fatemeh Ahvaz Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Torfi ، Yusef Atherosclerosis Research Center - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is a genetic disorder that affects men. An augmented incidence of the thromboembolic event described in patients with KS. Case Presentation: A 34-year-old male identified with a definitive diagnosis of KS was hospitalized to our cardiac surgery center through the emergency with chief complaints of acute chest pain and dyspnea. Saddle pulmonary thromboembolism was established from chest Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA). The patient’s symptoms resolved after embolectomy via surgery. Conclusions: There is a tendency for hypercoagulability in KS. This tendency is because of hormonal discrepancy and hereditary thrombophilic factors. So, patients with KS and past medical history of venous thromboembolism necessitate constant oral anticoagulation therapy.
Keywords :
Embolectomy , Saddle Pulmonary Embolism , Klinefelter Syndrome
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine