Unexplained massive pulmonary embolism in acromegaly patient: A case report

Unexplained massive pulmonary embolism in acromegaly patient: A case report

<h3>Key Clinical Message</h3><p dir="ltr">Our case highlights the importance of recognizing acromegaly as a potential risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Despite a thorough thrombophilia workup yielding unremarkable results, further research is warranted to eluc...

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Main Author:	Usamah Al‐Anbagi (14778037) (author)
Other Authors:	Shybin Usman (14778040) (author), Abdulrahman Saad (21841940) (author), Abdulqadir J. Nashwan (11659453) (author)
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Biomedical and clinical sciences Cardiovascular medicine and haematology Clinical sciences Medical biochemistry and metabolomics acromegaly anticoagulation growth hormone hypercoagulability pulmonary embolism thrombophilia screening
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