[Peripheral pulmonary artery aneurysm treated with embolization]

Kyobu Geka. 2012 Sep;65(10):890-3.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Althogh peripheral pulmonary aneurysm is a rare entity, the majority of cases become fatal if left untreated, due to sudden rupture and exsanguination. This emphasizes the need for treatment whenever a diagnosis made. A 81-year-old woman was found to have a coin lesion in the left middle field. Enhanced computed tomography (CT) showed strong staining and pulmonary angiography revealed a saccular dilation of the left A3b branch of the pulmonary artery. Successful embolization of the branch of the pulmonary artery was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Artery*