Pseudoaneurysm of a Bronchial Artery: An Unusual Cause of Chest Pain

  • Pepijn Van Hove Internal Medicine, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
  • Thomas Jardinet Department of Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12890/2022_003195

Keywords

Bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm, mediastinal haematoma, digital subtraction angiography, embolization

Abstract

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.

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    • Published: 2022-02-17

    Issue: 2022: Vol 9 No 2 (view)

    Section: Articles

    How to cite:
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    Van Hove P, Jardinet T. Pseudoaneurysm of a Bronchial Artery: An Unusual Cause of Chest Pain. EJCRIM 2022;9 doi:10.12890/2022_003195.