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Case Reports
. 2015 Oct;3(10):845-8.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.363. Epub 2015 Sep 2.

Pseudoaneurysm of pulmonary artery: rare complication of systemic chemotherapy

Shivani Garg  1 , Gentry King  1 , Gabor Varadi  2
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Case Reports

Pseudoaneurysm of pulmonary artery: rare complication of systemic chemotherapy

Shivani Garg et al. Clin Case Rep. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon yet fatal clinical entity. Its presentation can mimic a number of common diseases and can be easily missed. As pseudoaneurysm is associated with a number of fatal complications, clinicians should be aware of imaging features which distinguishes pseudoaneurysms from its close differentials. Early recognition and treatment of pseudoaneurysm can prevent fatal outcomes including hemothorax, rupture, or death.

Keywords: Chemotherapy; coil embolization; pseudoaneurysm.

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Figures

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Figure 1
CT of chest which shows synovial sarcoma invading pulmonary artery.
Figure 2
Figure 2
CT showing resolution od cancer invasion after chemotherapy but the same site of invasion now shows a pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm.
Figure 3
Figure 3
CT chest showing resolution of pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm post procedure.
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