Mediastinal teratoma presenting as massive hemoptysis in an adult.
Massive hemoptysis is a rare but potentially life-threatening presentation in the emergency department (ED). We describe a case of massive hemoptysis caused by a mediastinal teratoma in an otherwise healthy young man. The teratoma had invaded into a bronchus and was resected successfully. The literature regarding massive hemoptysis due to mediastinal teratoma is reviewed. A differential diagnosis for massive hemoptysis is presented. The initial management of these patients in the ED and the diagnostic options are discussed.
Gunes
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Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Varon
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Walsh
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D013724:Teratoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed