Severe falciparum malaria associated with massive pulmonary embolism

Abstract

Falciparum malaria is known to cause alterations in the coagulation cascade, including disseminated intravascular coagulation. Microthrombotic  complications are the best described; however, a number of cases of thrombosis involving larger vessels have been published in the literature. Herein, we describe the case of a woman with malaria associated with massive pulmonary embolism.

Keywords: Falciparum, malaria, pulmonary embolism