Fatal haemoptysis from the pulmonary artery as a late complication of pulmonary irradiation

Thorax. 1991 Aug;46(8):609-10. doi: 10.1136/thx.46.8.609.

Abstract

Fatal massive haemoptysis occurred as a late complication of erosion of the pulmonary artery by a non-malignant ulcer of the left main bronchus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bronchial Diseases / complications
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / radiotherapy*
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery*
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology*
  • Time Factors
  • Ulcer / complications