Korean Journal of Radiology

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Massive Thoracoabdominal Aortic Thrombosis in a Patient with Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome

  • Kim, Dong Hun (Department of Radiology, Chosun University School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Dong-Hyun (Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Young-Min (Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Joon Tae (Department of Internal Medicine, Mokpo Jung-Ang General Hospital) ;
  • Chae, Seung Seok (Department of Internal Medicine, Mokpo Jung-Ang General Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Bo-Bae (Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine) ;
  • Ki, Young-Jae (Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jin Hwa (Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Joong-Wha (Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine) ;
  • Koh, Young-Youp (Department of Internal Medicine, Chosun University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2013.12.31
  • Accepted : 2014.05.25
  • Published : 2014.09.01
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Abstract

Massive thoracoabdominal aortic thrombosis is a rare finding in patients with iatrogenic Cushing syndrome in the absence of any coagulation abnormality. It frequently represents an urgent surgical situation. We report the case of an 82-year-old woman with massive aortic thrombosis secondary to iatrogenic Cushing syndrome. A follow-up computed tomography scan showed a decreased amount of thrombus in the aorta after anticoagulation therapy alone.

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