Ruptured bronchial artery aneurysm mimicking aortic dissection

A patient is presented in whom rupture of a bronchial artery aneurysm produced a clinical picture indistinguishable from an aortic dissection. This case emphasises the importance of considering alternative diagnoses when a patient presents with symptoms typical of a particular condition.

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Published in:British Heart Journal 1977-08, Vol.39 (8), p.909-910
Main Authors: Hall, R J, Miller, G A, Kerr, I H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Aneurysm - diagnosis
Bronchial Arteries
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography
Rupture, Spontaneous
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Summary:A patient is presented in whom rupture of a bronchial artery aneurysm produced a clinical picture indistinguishable from an aortic dissection. This case emphasises the importance of considering alternative diagnoses when a patient presents with symptoms typical of a particular condition.
ISSN:0007-0769
1355-6037
1468-201X
2053-5864
DOI:10.1136/hrt.39.8.909