The relation between pulmonary embolism and hypercoagulable state has been a debate in medical literature.There have been articles describing role of hyperhomocysteinemia in vascular injuries leading to prothrombotic state.We herein present a case of unprovoked sub-massive pulmonary thromboembolism secondary to hyperhomocysteinemia due to hypovitaminosis B12.The patient was investigated thoroughly and was managed with proper anticoagulants.
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