Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Pulmonary embolism - Venous thrombosis/thrombo-embolism

Acute/chronic. Due to the high background incidence rate of naturally-occurring VTE, a cause-and-effect relationship with drugs or procedures may be difficult to establish firmly. Epidemiologic studies can be supportive (PMID 25924683). A search for antiphospholipid antibodies is indicated. Chronic iatrogenic thromboembolism, for instance in patients with cardiac wires and leads may cause thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (PMID 24881082)

Publications

Fujita H, Takemura S, Hyo R, Tanaka M, Koharazawa H, Fujisawa S, Kanamori H, Ishigatsubo Y

Pulmonary embolism and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in acute promyelocytic leukemia treated with all-trans retinoic acid.

Leukemia & lymphoma 2003 Sep;44;1627-9 — 2003 Sep — 1627-9

Goldschmidt N, Gural A, Ben Yehuda D

Extensive splenic infarction, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli complicating induction therapy with all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) for acute promyelocytic leukemia.

Leukemia & lymphoma 2003 Aug;44;1433-7 — 2003 Aug — 1433-7