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Acute Hemoptysis Redefined: A Deadly Presentation
Joint Authors
Umpierrez De Reguero, Adrian
Galvis, Claudio
Galvis, Juan M.
Guardiola, Juan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An aortic aneurysm is a permanent localized arterial dilation with more than 50% of the artery diameter.
Among the complications of an aortic aneurysm, one of the rarest is the aorto-bronchial fistula, which presents with massive hemoptysis; this condition is lethal if not treated surgically.
We report a 90-year-old man with no significant medical history who presented to the emergency department with abrupt onset of hemoptysis; his chest X-ray displayed left upper lobe opacity with widened mediastinum.
CT chest revealed aneurysmatic dilatation of the aorta, left upper lobe opacity suspicious of pulmonary aortic fistula.
Thoracic surgery was consulted but due to his poor functional status surgery was deferred.
On the second day of hospitalization, the patient developed another episode of massive hemoptysis resulting in hypovolemic shock and expired.
This case epitomizes the relevance of broad differential diagnosis for hemoptysis and the prompt assessment and management of the patients with this condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Galvis, Claudio& Galvis, Juan M.& Guardiola, Juan& Umpierrez De Reguero, Adrian. 2018. Acute Hemoptysis Redefined: A Deadly Presentation. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Galvis, Claudio…[et al.]. Acute Hemoptysis Redefined: A Deadly Presentation. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Galvis, Claudio& Galvis, Juan M.& Guardiola, Juan& Umpierrez De Reguero, Adrian. Acute Hemoptysis Redefined: A Deadly Presentation. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149447
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149447