Massive hemoptysis from thoracic actinomycosis successfully treated by embolization.
Massive hemoptysis, a rare complication of pulmonary actinomycosis, is generally treated surgically. We describe a patient with massive hemoptysis due to pulmonary actinomycosis who was treated successfully by means of selective bronchial artery embolization. The role of BAE is discussed.
Hamer
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DH
Department of Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, DC 20010-2875.
Schwab
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Gray
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D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D001981:Bronchial Arteries; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications*