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[Asthma-like symptoms due to thoracic aneurysm]
1Department of Internal Medicine, Kakegawa Municipal Hospital, Japan.
Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi
|February 1, 1996
Summary
A large thoracic aneurysm caused positional dyspnea by compressing the airway. This rare case highlights the critical need to consider aneurysms in respiratory distress, especially with hypertension.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
Background:
- Positional dyspnea is often associated with cardiac or pulmonary conditions.
- Thoracic aneurysms can present with varied symptoms, including respiratory compromise.