Percutaneous embolization of an incidentally diagnosed pulmonary aneurysm in a scleroderma patient
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https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v6i6.922Keywords:
pulmonary artery aneurysm, lung nodule, percutaneous embolization, sclerodermaAbstract
A 59-year-old female with history of progressive scleroderma and pulmonary fibrosis was referred for biopsy of a pulmonary nodule that was discovered on computed-tomography (CT) chest surveillance, not present on prior CT-scan. Imaging was suspicious for granuloma, malignancy or aneurysm. CT-Angiography (CTA), performed immediately before the procedure, did not show enhancement of the mass, followed by placement of coaxial-needle into the mass. Suspicion of aneurysm was again raised and repeat CTA demonstrated contrast filling of the aneurysm. With the coaxial-needle in the aneurysm, embolization of the sac was performed using microfibrillar collagen, followed by confirmation of containment and thrombosis with CT.Downloads
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2012-05-23
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Thoracic Radiology
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