Recurrent life-threatening haemoptysis

Published Date: 19th July 2016

Publication Authors: Hartley JL

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Abstract

A bleeding vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare cause of haemoptysis. Pseudoaneurysm can arise due to radionecrosis from previous radiotherapy in the base of skull and neck region and may present with haemoptysis many years later. It is important to be aware of this entity in the work-up of haemoptysis, particularly in patients with previous base of skull and neck radiotherapy. Our patient was successfully treated with endovascular occlusion.

Chandran, A; Beswas, S; Hartley, JL; Nahser, HC; Lancaster, J; Puthuran, M. (2016). Recurrent life-threatening haemoptysis from a bleeding vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm: A diagnostic dilemma . Interventional Neuroradiology. 22 (5), 512-515

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