2013
DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.120615
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Internal mammary artery pseudoaneurysm: A rare fatal complication of tubercular empyema

Abstract: Vascular complications in the chest due to tuberculosis (TB) involve the pulmonary as well as bronchial vasculature. Mycotic pseudoaneurysms of internal mammary artery (IMA) are a sparsely reported clinical entity in the literature occurring due to TB. We report a rare case of IMA pseudoaneurysm due to the tubercular empyema in a patient with massive hemoptysis who was treated by endovascular coil embolization; however, the patient died due to refractory shock.

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“…The internal thoracic artery (ITA) is a relatively large artery with an average flow of 60 ml/min [ 10 ], which, under different conditions, can increase to up to 175 ml/min [ 11 , 12 ]. Therefore, its injury can cause anything from intense bleeding to death of the patient.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The internal thoracic artery (ITA) is a relatively large artery with an average flow of 60 ml/min [ 10 ], which, under different conditions, can increase to up to 175 ml/min [ 11 , 12 ]. Therefore, its injury can cause anything from intense bleeding to death of the patient.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…IMA pseudoaneurysms caused by chest wall infections (e.g. Staphylococcus, Tuberculosis, Actinomycosis , or fungal) are rarer [ 43 ]. Only a few cases have been reported previously [ 42 - 47 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Staphylococcus, Tuberculosis, Actinomycosis, or fungal) are rarer [43]. Only a few cases have been reported previously [42][43][44][45][46][47]. Endovascular embolisation is an effective and safe alternative to surgical treatment [47].…”
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“…Mycotic pseudoaneurysm of internal mammary artery (IMA) is a sparsely reported vascular complication. 1 We herein report a rare case of IMA pseudoaneurysm due to the tubercular empyema in a child. IMA pseudoaneurysm commonly results from sternotomy, catheter insertion, central venous lines into subclavian vessels, or penetrating chest trauma such as stab injury.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…We report a rare case of IMA pseudoaneurysm due to the tubercular empyema in a patient with massive hemoptysis who was treated by endovascular coil embolization; however, the patient died due to refractory shock. 1 . In our index case, we report a similar entity, but we managed with percutaneous embolization and child is stable, doing well on follow-up.…”
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confidence: 99%