Pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy in occult early gastric cancer that was undetectable on upper endoscopy: a case report and review of similar cases.

Naoki KawakamiTomohiro MoriyaRina KatoKentaro NakamuraHiroaki SaitoYoko WakaiKazuhito SaitoMai Sakashita

Published in: BMC gastroenterology (2021)

Despite normal endoscopic findings, micro-occult gastric cancer can lead to PTTM. Physicians should be aware of this disease presentation. Taking prompt action is needed when PTTM is suspected, even if the patient appears stable.

Keyphrases

case report
primary care
pulmonary hypertension
ultrasound guided
pulmonary embolism
small bowel