Spontaneous dissection of an anomalous systemic artery in the lung during pregnancy: a rare cause of hemoptysis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Aug;82(2):725-6. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.11.026.

Abstract

We report a rare case of spontaneous dissection of an anomalous systemic artery supplying a normal basal segment of the right lung during pregnancy, leading to recurrent hemoptysis. This article aims to discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic curiosity, management using a minimally invasive technique (video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy), and finally the histopathologic findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteries / abnormalities
  • Female
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung / blood supply*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular*
  • Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted