A Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Hyperhomocysteinemia-induced Sub-massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism
The relation between pulmonary embolism and hypercoagulable state has been a debate in medical literature. There have been articles describing role of hyperhomocysteinemia in vascular injuries leading to prothrombotic state. We herein present a case of unprovoked sub-massive pulmonary thromboembolis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2024-04-01
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| Series: | Bengal Physician Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.apibpj.com/doi/BPJ/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10070-8037 |
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| Summary: | The relation between pulmonary embolism and hypercoagulable state has been a debate in medical literature. There have been articles describing role of hyperhomocysteinemia in vascular injuries leading to prothrombotic state. We herein present a case of unprovoked sub-massive pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to hyperhomocysteinemia due to hypovitaminosis B12. The patient was investigated thoroughly and was managed with proper anticoagulants. |
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| ISSN: | 2582-1202 |