[Left hemothorax, a complication of a dissecting aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta].
A woman of 93 was admitted to hospital with a left pleural effusion. The presence of an unrecognised aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta, lying posteriorly, led to an inadvertent puncture of the aorta. The diagnosis of a haemothorax due to dissection of the aneurysm was supported by echocardiography, and confirmed by angio-scanning.
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Service de Pneumologie, CH de Chambéry.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000150:complications*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications
Hémothorax gauche, complication d'une fissuration d'anévrisme de l'aorte thoracique descendante.