Case Report

Thrombus of the tricuspit valve leading to pulmonary embolism after a permanent pacemaker implantation

  • Barış Buğan
  • Oben Baysan
  • Sait Demirkol

Received Date: 18.08.2010 Accepted Date: 22.09.2010 Gulhane Med J 2011;53(1):50-51

A tumor, vegetation, or a thrombus may cause a mass on tricuspid valve. In addition to imaging methods patient’s symptoms and clinical findings have paramount importance for correct diagnosis. We aimed to present a 36-year-old male patient with a thrombus on the tricuspid valve which was possibly related to pacemaker implantation.

Keywords: Thrombus, tricuspid valve