Active pulmonary hemorrhage localized by selective pulmonary angiography

Chest. 1975 Jan;67(1):121-3. doi: 10.1378/chest.67.1.121.

Abstract

Massive hemoptysis in a young woman with negative chest film findings is presented. By using selective pulmonary artery angiography during active pulmonary bleeding, the following findings were demonstrated: (1) intraparenchymal hemorrhage, (2) clearing of blood from the lung and bronchial tree by coughing, (3) early filling of the inferior pulmonary vein. Following lobectomy, specimen angiography suggests the presence of a small arteriovenous fistula. This experience demonstrates that selective pulmonary arteriography may be a useful adjunct in the management of selected patients with massive hemoptysis of obscure etiology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / complications
  • Female
  • Hemoptysis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hemoptysis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lung / blood supply
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography