Penetrating chest trauma after attempted suicide: An extraordinary behavior of a posttraumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm

Authors

  • Sylvia Nyilas
  • Daniel Ott
  • Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk
  • Alexander Poellinger
  • Patrick Dorn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v14i7.3842

Keywords:

Penetrating chest trauma, pulmonary artery, pseudoaneurysm, non-operative treatment, spontaneous resolution, contrast enhanced computed tomography

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.
Penetrating chest trauma after attempted suicide: An extraordinary behavior of a posttraumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm by Sylvia Nyilas et. al.

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Published

2020-07-14

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 7 (2020)

Section

Thoracic Radiology

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