Citation

Nyilas S, Ott D, von Tengg-Kobligk H, Poellinger A, Dorn P. J. Radiol. Case Rep. 2020; 14(7): 19-25.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Journal of radiology case reports)

DOI

10.3941/jrcr.v14i7.3842

PMID

33088416

PMCID

PMC7536007

Abstract

Posttraumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is a very rare, yet potentially lethal complication after thoracic trauma. Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm is associated with high mortality. Still literature highlights that untreated, lesions can enlarge, rupture, and lead to exsanguination and death. We present a case of a posttraumatic peripheral pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm with complete disappearance after one year. This case confirms that conservative treatment can be an effective option in asymptomatic and stable patients.

Language: en

Keywords

Aneurysm, False; contrast enhanced computed tomography; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; non-operative treatment; Penetrating chest trauma; pseudoaneurysm; pulmonary artery; Pulmonary Artery; spontaneous resolution; Suicide, Attempted; Thoracic Injuries; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Wounds, Penetrating