Aug 25, 2019 rasmussen aneurysm not to be confused with rasmussen encephalitis is an uncommon complication of pulmonary tuberculosis and represents a pulmonary. Rasmussens aneurysm is a pulmonary artery aneurysm associated with a cavitary lung lesion. Rasmussens aneurysm, named after fritz valdemar rasmussen, is an aneurysm arising from the pulmonary artery adjacent to or within a. Poster actions add bookmark contact presenter send to a friend download pdf. Lifethreatening hemoptysis secondary to rasmussens. Rasmussen aneurysm not to be confused with rasmussen encephalitis is an uncommon complication of pulmonary tuberculosis and represents a pulmonary artery aneurysm adjacent or within a tuberculous cavity. An aneurysm is an outward bulging, likened to a bubble or balloon, caused by a localized, abnormal, weak spot on a blood vessel wall.
Pdf hemoptysis as a sequelae of past tubercular infection of lungs is a known occurrence. Massive hemoptysis secondary to a rasmussen aneurysm. A rare and forgotten cause of hemoptysis article pdf available in indian heart journal 67 suppl 3suppl 3 august 2015 with 58 reads how we measure reads. Os aneurismas son o resultdo do debilitamento da parede dos vasos sanguineos e poden orixinarse como resultado dunha condicion hereditaria ou dunha doenza adquirida.
Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Rasmussen aneurysm not to be confused with rasmussen encephalitis is an uncommon complication of pulmonary tuberculosis and represents a pulmonary. Rasmussen s aneurysm is a pulmonary artery aneurysm associated with a cavitary lung lesion. Aneurysms are a result of a weakened blood vessel wall, and may be a result of a hereditary condition or an acquired disease.
As with any aneurysm, a rasmussens aneurysm is at increased risk of rupture and bleeding into the lungs. Lifethreatening hemoptysis secondary to rasmussens aneurysm. Scopri il significato del termine medico rasmussen aneurisma di sulle pagine del dizionario di abcsalute. The three cases showed a clinical history with common features that, although nonspeci. It was originally described by fritz valdemar rasmussen in association with cavitary lung lesions of tuberculosis, and was described in up to 5% of autopsies of those with chronic tuberculosis. Rasmussens aneurysm is an uncommon severe complication of pulmonary tuberculosis, with a prevalence of less than 5%. Aneurysms can also be a nidus starting point for clot formation and embolization.