Aortic Pseudo‐Aneurysm: Cause of Life‐Threatening Hemoptysis in a 13‐Month‐Old Child

  Aortic aneurysms and pseudo‐aneurysms are a rare occurrence in the pediatric age group. True aneurysms are usually related to infection or to inherited disorders while pseudo‐aneurysms occur following trauma or infection. We present a case of a pseudo‐aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in a 13‐month‐old child, who presented with life‐threatening massive hemoptysis. Though no clear‐cut etiologic factor was identified on clinical examination and investigations, presence of neutrophilic infiltration in the wall suggested an infective nature.