Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case report
Abstract Background Non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism (NTPE) is defined as embolization in the pulmonary circulation of biological or non-biological substances and foreign bodies. The migration of glue in the pulmonary circulation during interventional procedures is unusual and has been reported mai...
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| author | Elise Longueville Sandra Dury Julien Ancel Jonathan Attali Rahma Larad-Riffault Camille Pierrot Jeanne-Marie Perotin Gaetan Deslee |
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| description | Abstract Background Non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism (NTPE) is defined as embolization in the pulmonary circulation of biological or non-biological substances and foreign bodies. The migration of glue in the pulmonary circulation during interventional procedures is unusual and has been reported mainly after gastroenterological procedures. The most severe cases of NTPE can be life-threatening. Case presentation A 31-year-old woman developed respiratory failure 24 h after radiological embolization of pelvic varices. Glue embolization was detected during the intervention and was confirmed on a chest CT scan showing multiple bilateral hyperdense elements up to sub-pleural regions. The patient developed respiratory symptoms 24 h after the procedure, progressively worsening with oxygen requirement up to 6 L/min. A follow-up chest CT angiography showed a thrombotic pulmonary embolism. Treatments included curative anticoagulation, antibiotherapy, corticosteroids, and oxygen, leading to improvement after 10 days of treatment. Conclusions This case report highlights that NTPE can occur after all interventional procedures using glue including pelvic procedures and can be complicated by thrombotic pulmonary embolism. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8ea05ece5c50473c9cd5c26c4b3db6cc2025-08-20T03:45:40ZengBMCBMC Pulmonary Medicine1471-24662025-07-012511510.1186/s12890-025-03867-8Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case reportElise Longueville0Sandra Dury1Julien Ancel2Jonathan Attali3Rahma Larad-Riffault4Camille Pierrot5Jeanne-Marie Perotin6Gaetan Deslee7Department of Respiratory medicine, University Hospital of ReimsDepartment of Respiratory medicine, University Hospital of ReimsDepartment of Respiratory medicine, University Hospital of ReimsDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital of ReimsDepartment of Gynecology, University Hospital of ReimsDepartment of Gynecology, University Hospital of ReimsDepartment of Respiratory medicine, University Hospital of ReimsDepartment of Respiratory medicine, University Hospital of ReimsAbstract Background Non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism (NTPE) is defined as embolization in the pulmonary circulation of biological or non-biological substances and foreign bodies. The migration of glue in the pulmonary circulation during interventional procedures is unusual and has been reported mainly after gastroenterological procedures. The most severe cases of NTPE can be life-threatening. Case presentation A 31-year-old woman developed respiratory failure 24 h after radiological embolization of pelvic varices. Glue embolization was detected during the intervention and was confirmed on a chest CT scan showing multiple bilateral hyperdense elements up to sub-pleural regions. The patient developed respiratory symptoms 24 h after the procedure, progressively worsening with oxygen requirement up to 6 L/min. A follow-up chest CT angiography showed a thrombotic pulmonary embolism. Treatments included curative anticoagulation, antibiotherapy, corticosteroids, and oxygen, leading to improvement after 10 days of treatment. Conclusions This case report highlights that NTPE can occur after all interventional procedures using glue including pelvic procedures and can be complicated by thrombotic pulmonary embolism.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03867-8Non-Thrombotic pulmonary embolismRadiological embolizationPelvic varicesCase report |
| spellingShingle | Elise Longueville Sandra Dury Julien Ancel Jonathan Attali Rahma Larad-Riffault Camille Pierrot Jeanne-Marie Perotin Gaetan Deslee Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case report BMC Pulmonary Medicine Non-Thrombotic pulmonary embolism Radiological embolization Pelvic varices Case report |
| title | Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case report |
| title_full | Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case report |
| title_fullStr | Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case report |
| title_short | Pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices: a case report |
| title_sort | pulmonary glue embolism after radiological embolization of pelvic varices a case report |
| topic | Non-Thrombotic pulmonary embolism Radiological embolization Pelvic varices Case report |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03867-8 |
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