It is rare to find aortic root thrombi in the absence of aortic root @entity439 or extensive @entity731 . Up to this date, only a few cases have been reported. The etiology has been mainly attributed to hypercoagulable @entity74 . Herein, we present a case of a large @entity715 obliterating the aortic root in a @entity1 presenting with acute @entity490 and noted to have showers of @entity8 . @entity49 workup failed to reveal any congenital or acquired @entity4461 . The @entity715 was thought to have developed spontaneously, and was removed surgically. Two months later, however, she had an arterial clot in the left popliteal artery that was removed surgically. The @entity1 was seen for follow-up three and six months later and was stable with no complaints. This case highlights the importance of considering the ascending aorta as a source in cases of systemic embolization. In addition, the different diagnostic options, management protocols, and potential complications are discussed.

Showers of emboli from a large aortic root XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patient'] @entity8 :: ('MESH:D007674', 'Disease') :: ['emboli to the kidneys'] @entity731 :: ('MESH:D050197', 'Disease') :: ['aortic atherosclerosis'] @entity49 :: ('MESH:D019851', 'Disease') :: ['Hypercoagulable'] @entity439 :: ('MESH:D000783', 'Disease') :: ['aneurysm'] @entity74 :: ('MESH:D030342', 'Disease') :: ['disorders'] @entity490 :: ('MESH:D015746', 'Disease') :: ['abdominal pain'] @entity4461 :: ('MESH:D020141', 'Disease') :: ['clotting disorder'] @entity715 :: ('MESH:D013927', 'Disease') :: ['thrombus']
@entity715 :: (MESH:D013927,Disease) :: ['thrombus']
