Rasmussen aneurysm: Case series of a rare complication of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Marak, James R.; Kumar, Tushant; Gara, Harsha; Dwivedi, Shivam

doi:10.1016/j.rmcr.2023.101897

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“…Upon admission, the patient's CD4+ T-cell test for tuberculosis antigen specificity yielded positive results, indicating a prior tuberculosis infection. However, it is important to note that pulmonary aneurysms resulting from tuberculosis infection typically manifest in the distal pulmonary arteries and are not commonly associated with enlargement of the main pulmonary arteries ( 10 ). Throughout the surgical procedure, we observed the following details.…”

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Case Report: Surgical management of idiopathic pulmonary aneurysms and review surgical approaches

Wu,

Fan,

et al. 2023

Front. Cardiovasc. Med.

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Idiopathic pulmonary aneurysm is a clinically rare condition characterized by an unknown etiology and episodic occurrence. Despite its rarity, idiopathic pulmonary artery aneurysm poses potential risks to patients. Currently, there is a lack of established clinical guidelines and consensus regarding its management, leading to ongoing controversies in treatment strategies. Particularly, the optimal approach for addressing the main pulmonary artery, its branches, and the pulmonary artery valve remains uncertain. A 57-year-old female patient presented with chest pain and tightness, leading to the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary artery aneurysm after excluding other potential causes. Subsequently, she underwent surgical treatment. However, during the surgery, the pulmonary artery wall was found to be extremely weak, prompting us to employ a surgical approach involving the utilization of autologous vessel wrapping with artificial grafts. By summarizing almost all surgical treatment strategies reported in recent years, including the management of pulmonary artery vessels and the pulmonary valve, we have developed a treatment flow chart. This flowchart serves as a valuable guide for the management of future cases presenting similar challenges, offering clinicians valuable insights and evidence-based recommendations.

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Case Report: Surgical management of idiopathic pulmonary aneurysms and review surgical approaches

Wu,

Fan,

et al. 2023

Front. Cardiovasc. Med.

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“…Rasmussen aneurysm is a pseudoaneurysm arising from the pulmonary artery adjacent to or within a tuberculous cavity [11][12][13]. Rasmussen's aneurysm arises from a sequential weakening of the pulmonary artery wall.…”

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Successful Endovascular Management of Recurrent Hemoptysis due to Multiple Rasmussen Aneurysms in a Case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Rare Case Scenario

Devkota,

Bhujade,

Baloji

et al. 2024

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Background: Hemoptysis is defined as coughing out of blood. Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common cause of hemoptysis in tuberculosis-endemic countries like India. Rasmussen aneurysm is a pseudoaneurysm arising from the pulmonary artery adjacent to or within a tuberculous cavity. Chest radiographs, chest computed tomography angiography (CTA), and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) are the imaging tools for evaluating a case of hemoptysis.Case: A 32-year-old man with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis presented with complaints of recurrent hemoptysis. On imaging evaluation, multiple pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysms were seen in the left lung. The patient was shifted to the DSA lab and the pseudoaneurysms were subsequently treated by endovascular coil embolization. Hemoptysis resolved following the procedure and the patient was again started on anti-tubercular therapy.Conclusion: Endovascular coiling is minimally invasive, safe, and effective management of multiple Rasmussen aneurysms for preventing possible torrential blood loss and unfortunate death.

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Conservatively Treated Giant‐Sized Rasmussen Aneurysm: Case Report of a Rare Sequela of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Adjei,

Ocran,

Osei‐Alomele

et al. 2024

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Rasmussen aneurysm: Case series of a rare complication of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Case Report: Surgical management of idiopathic pulmonary aneurysms and review surgical approaches

Case Report: Surgical management of idiopathic pulmonary aneurysms and review surgical approaches

Successful Endovascular Management of Recurrent Hemoptysis due to Multiple Rasmussen Aneurysms in a Case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Rare Case Scenario

Conservatively Treated Giant‐Sized Rasmussen Aneurysm: Case Report of a Rare Sequela of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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