Open AccessPseudoaneurysm of pulmonary artery: rare complication of systemic chemotherapy
Author(s) -
Garg Shivani,
King Gentry,
Varadi Gabor
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.363
Subject(s) - pseudoaneurysm , medicine , hemothorax , complication , presentation (obstetrics) , radiology , surgery , pneumothorax
Key Clinical Message Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon yet fatal clinical entity. Its presentation can mimic a number of common diseases and can be easily missed. As pseudoaneurysm is associated with a number of fatal complications, clinicians should be aware of imaging features which distinguishes pseudoaneurysms from its close differentials. Early recognition and treatment of pseudoaneurysm can prevent fatal outcomes including hemothorax, rupture, or death.