Hemoptysis and massive hemothorax as presentation of intralobar sequestration.

Hofman, Frederik N; Pasker, Hendrikus G; Speekenbrink, Ron G H · Ann Thorac Surg · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Intralobar sequestration is a rare abnormality usually diagnosed at later age after a history of recurrent pulmonary infections. We present a case of a 55-year-old man in whom both hemoptysis and massive hemothorax were the initial presenting symptoms. This report shows that intralobar sequestration can have a dramatic course of disease, and for this reason resection of the sequestered tissue should be considered in all patients.

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