Bronchial Artery Aneurysm Presenting as Hematemesis and Mediastinal Hemorrhage.
10.5090/kjtcs.2015.48.4.298
- Author:
Ji Sung KIM
1
;
So Young LEE
;
Kuk Hui SON
;
Kun Woo KIM
;
Chang Hu CHOI
;
Jae Ik LEE
;
Kook Yang PARK
;
Chul Hyun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Korea. cch624@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mediastinum;
Bronchial arteries;
Aneurysm;
Hematemesis;
Esophagus
- MeSH:
Aneurysm*;
Bronchial Arteries*;
Esophagus;
Hematemesis*;
Hemorrhage*;
Mediastinum;
Ulcer
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2015;48(4):298-301
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hematemesis is a rare manifestation of a ruptured bronchial artery aneurysm (BAA) in the mediastinum. It is difficult to diagnose a ruptured BAA presenting as hematemesis, because it can be confused with other diseases, such as Boerhaave's syndrome, variceal disease, or a perforated ulcer. In this report, we describe a case of BAA resulting in hematemesis and mediastinal hemorrhage.
