Hemoptysis as an unusual manifestation of thoracic aortic aneurysm

Authors

  • Jenny Carolina Salazar-Flórez Hospital Universitario de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia
  • Tania Paola Rodríguez-Carreño Hospital Universitario de Santander. Bucaramanga, Colombia
  • Diego Alejandro Rangel-Rivera Hospital Universitario de Santander. Bucaramanga, Colombia
  • Manuel Fernando Pardo-Galvis Hospital Universitario de Santander. Bucaramanga, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36393/spmi.v33i1.512

Keywords:

aneurysm, hemoptisis, thoracic aorta, endovascular, stent

Abstract

Aortic aneurysms correspond to a focal dilation of the artery wall that exceeds 50% of its normal diameter. Most cases correspond to the abdominal location, being a small proportion described at the level of the thoracic aorta. In this segment, less than 10% of patients experience symptoms and even rupture may constitute the first manifestation. It is presented an octogenarian woman with hemoptysis and hemodynamic instability in which the diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm was made through contrasting angiotomography and then she receives a successfully endovascular management. Given the prognosis of this pathology, an adequate use of imaging studies is vital for a successful radiological diagnosis that allows for a timely therapeutic approach.

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Published

2020-04-24

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Case report

How to Cite

Hemoptysis as an unusual manifestation of thoracic aortic aneurysm. (2020). Revista De La Sociedad Peruana De Medicina Interna, 33(1), 47-50. https://doi.org/10.36393/spmi.v33i1.512