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Aortic dissection presenting with Hemoptysis: a diagnostic challenge
Ahmad Alashqar1, Mohammad Alashqar2, Ahmad Daraghmeh2,3
1Department of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Oxford Medical Case Reports
|July 28, 2025
Summary
Hemoptysis, or coughing up blood, can signal serious conditions like aortic dissection. This case highlights the importance of considering aortic dissection in hemoptysis diagnosis, even without typical chest pain.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
Background:
- Hemoptysis presents a broad differential diagnosis, encompassing conditions from benign to life-threatening.
- Aortic dissection is a critical vascular emergency that requires prompt recognition.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old male with hypertension, COPD, and smoking history presented with hemoptysis.
- Initial chest X-ray revealed mediastinal widening, prompting further investigation.
- Contrast-enhanced CT angiography confirmed Stanford Type B aortic dissection.
Findings:
- The patient's hemoptysis was attributed to a Stanford Type B aortic dissection.
- Medical management, including antihypertensive medications and tranexamic acid, was initiated.
- The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the initial management phase.
Implications:
- Aortic dissection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hemoptysis, particularly when accompanied by mediastinal widening.
- This case underscores the value of advanced imaging in diagnosing uncommon causes of hemoptysis.
- Multidisciplinary review is crucial for determining appropriate management strategies for complex vascular emergencies.
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