Rasmussen aneurysm in a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Authors :: Malik SA
Khan A
Siddique H
Malik KA
Usman M
Antar M
Source :: Respirology case reports [Respirol Case Rep] 2024 Dec 08; Vol. 12 (12), pp. e70088. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 08 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Rasmussen aneurysm is a rare complication of tuberculosis, where a pulmonary artery adjacent to a tuberculous cavity aneurysm may lead to life threatening hemoptysis. Sudden or severe hemoptysis is an emergency condition in TB patients who need prompt recognition and intervention, often through endovascular embolization, to prevent fatal outcomes.<br />Competing Interests: None declared.<br /> (© 2024 The Author(s). Respirology Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of The Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.)