Hemoptysis and massive hemothorax as presentation of intralobar sequestration.
Intralobar sequestration is a rare abnormality usually diagnosed at later age after a history of recurrent pulmonary infections. We present a case of a 55-year-old man in whom both hemoptysis and massive hemothorax were the initial presenting symptoms. This report shows that intralobar sequestration can have a dramatic course of disease, and for this reason resection of the sequestered tissue should be considered in all patients.
Hofman
Frederik N
FN
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Pasker
Hendrikus G
HG
Speekenbrink
Ron G H
RG
D001998:Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged