Cytomegalovirus infection with pulmonary embolism, splenic vein thrombosis and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: a case and systematic review
Abstract:A 62-year-old immunocompetent woman was admitted with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, pulmonary embolism, splenic vein thrombosis and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Anticoagulation therapy was started. Two months later, seroconversion of CMV IgM to IgG was observed, while the monoclonal protein was no longer detectable. This suggests a relationship between acute CMV infection, transient MGUS and thrombosis. In accordance with current best practice guidelines for provoked venous thr… Show more
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