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Rasmussen's pseudoaneurysm- case report.
Saeed Albogami1, Abdelfattah A Touman2
1Respirology Division, Department of Medicine, King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
|September 6, 2018
Summary
Rasmussen's pseudoaneurysm, a rare complication of tuberculosis, can cause life-threatening hemoptysis. Early diagnosis with MDCT scanning and prompt intervention are crucial for managing this potentially lethal condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Rasmussen's pseudoaneurysm is a rare, potentially lethal vascular complication of tuberculosis.
- It involves focal dilatation of a pulmonary artery branch into a tuberculous cavity.
- Under-recognition by physicians contributes to diagnostic challenges.