Recurrent thromboembolism of the pulmonary artery in a female patient with a gallbladder tumor

A clinical case is submitted of development in a female patient of recurring thromboembolism of small branches of the pulmonary arteries preceding the clinical manifestations of a disease. Subsequently the above female patient was diagnosed as having developed carcinoma of gallbladder. An item of information is given concerning the syndrome of hypercoagulation and development of thromboembolism in malignant tumors.