Open AccessPseudoaneurysm of a Bronchial Artery: An Unusual Cause of Chest Pain
Author(s) -
Pepijn Van Hove,
Thomas Jardinet
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
european journal of case reports in internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
H-Index - 1
ISSN - 2284-2594
DOI - 10.12890/2022_003195
Subject(s) - medicine , pseudoaneurysm , bronchial artery , radiology , angiography , chest pain , embolization , aneurysm , artery , endovascular treatment , surgery
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.