Bronchial artery aneurysm disguised as a leiomyoma of the esophagus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Bronchial artery aneurysm (BAA) is a rare entity with potentially fatal hemorrhagic complications. It is usually diagnosed using a computed tomography scan or angiography in emergency situations (clinical picture of aortic dissection or massive hemoptysis). We report a case of bronchial artery aneurysm where dysphagia was the predominant symptom. Thoracic computed tomography and endoscopic ultrasound seemed to indicate leiomyoma of the esophagus. The final diagnosis revealed a bronchial artery aneurysm.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm
- Bronchial Arteries
- Echocardiography, Transesophageal
- Esophageal Neoplasms
- Leiomyoma
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed