Pseudoaneurysm of a Bronchial Artery: An Unusual Cause of Chest Pain

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine

Thomas Jardinet¹  Pepijn Van Hove² 

[1] Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium;

[2] Internal Medicine, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium ;

关键词: bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm;    mediastinal haematoma;    digital subtraction angiography;    embolization;   

DOI  :  10.12890/2022_003195

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

We report a case of a bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm presenting as acute retrosternal pain. We want to discuss and to announce the extremely rare finding of a bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm. Bronchial artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms are uncommon; however, missing this diagnosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. When suspecting this pathology urgent CT angiography and selective angiography (DSA) are crucial. Urgent treatment with transarterial embolization is preferred.

【 授权许可】

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