A CASE REPORT OF AN AORTIC FLOATING THROMBUS WITH PERIPHERAL EMBOLIZATION IN A 29-YEAR OLD APPARENTLY HEALTHY SUBJECT

摘要

Aortic thrombosis is a common scenario in the aneurysmal aorta, but in a morphologicallynormal aorta is a rare event. Only a few cases, especially at young age, have been reported. We report acase of aortic thrombosis in a 29-year old female, without any medical history, who was admitted withan acute ischemic syndrome located in the right foot. 2D-3D ultrasound and computed tomographyscans revealed the presence of a 4-6 cm thrombus, located at the abdominal aorta, with distalembolization of the right popliteal artery. An extensive serologic survey revealed inflammatorysyndrome and thrombophilia.