Claire Kaufman1, Nii-Kabu Kabutey2, Michael Sgroi3, Ducksoo Kim4. 1. Yale University, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, PO Box 208042 New Haven, CT 06520. 2. University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, 333 City Blvd. W. Orange, CA 92868. 3. University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, 333 City Blvd. W. Orange, CA 92868. Electronic address: sgroim@uci.edu. 4. Boston University Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 820 Harrison Ave., FGH Building, 3rd, Floor, Boston, MA 02118.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To discuss the rare finding of bronchial artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms as well as describing available endovascular treatment options. CASE REPORT: A 61-year-old male presented to the emergency department and was found to have a paraesophageal hematoma and 1cm bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm. The patient was taken for successful endovascular exclusion by embolization. CONCLUSION: Bronchial artery pseudoaneurysms are rare but have a chance of rupture. Percutaneous embolization is a reasonable treatment option for these patients. Published by Elsevier Inc.
PURPOSE: To discuss the rare finding of bronchial artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms as well as describing available endovascular treatment options. CASE REPORT: A 61-year-old male presented to the emergency department and was found to have a paraesophageal hematoma and 1cm bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm. The patient was taken for successful endovascular exclusion by embolization. CONCLUSION: Bronchial artery pseudoaneurysms are rare but have a chance of rupture. Percutaneous embolization is a reasonable treatment option for these patients. Published by Elsevier Inc.