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An Unusual Presentation of Simultaneous Bilateral Popliteal Artery Embolism

A Case Report

Cleveland Clinic Florida 3000 W Cypress Creek Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Mark Grove, MD

Cleveland Clinic Florida 3000 W Cypress Creek Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Teresa L. Carman, MD

Cleveland Clinic Florida 3000 W Cypress Creek Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

We present what we believe is the first case in the literature of carcinoma of the lung presenting de novo as an intracardiac mass with bilateral, simultaneous popliteal artery embolization.

Arterial thromboembolism of cardiac origin and in situ thrombosis of a preexisting atherosclerotic lesion or aneurysm account for the majority of cases of acute lower extremity ischemia. Less common causes include trauma, aortic dissection, venous ischemia, and foreign body or tissue embolization. Although the history, physical exam ination, and electrocardiographic findings may provide a likely explanation in many cases, noninvasive studies such as echocardiography may help further elucidate the embolic source.

Angiology, Vol. 49, No. 7, 573-576 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/000331979804900708


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