Recurrent pulmonary emboli with characteristic histopathology

摘要

Abstract We report a unique case of recurrent thromboembolism and its histological findings that were revealed in an autopsy. Although it is well known that repeating thrombosis presents organization and recanalization, we also observed rare findings of thickening of the bronchial artery and fixation of the valve of the lower extremity vein in this case. Highlights ? Pulmonary embolism is a common disease and sometimes fatal. ? We report a unique autopsy case of recurrent thromboembolism. ? Due to repeated thrombosis, organization and recanalization were formed. ? Thickening of the bronchial artery suggests that there was chronic pressure overload. ? In some veins, there were old mural thrombi and immobile venous valves.