Rasmussen aneurysm
Diagnosis almost certain
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Rasmussen aneurysm is a pseudoaneurysm caused by weakening of the pulmonary artery wall because of replacement of adventitia and media by granulation tissue in cavitatory tuberculosis. It is seen as an uncommon complication in 5% of patients with history of chronic cavitatory tuberculosis. HemoptysisHaemoptysis is the presenting feature and can be life threatening when massive.
-<p>Rasmussen aneurysm is a pseudoaneurysm caused by weakening of the pulmonary artery wall because of replacement of adventitia and media by granulation tissue in cavitatory tuberculosis. It is seen as an uncommon complication in 5% of patients with history of chronic cavitatory tuberculosis. Hemoptysis is the presenting feature and can be life threatening when massive.</p>- +<p>Rasmussen aneurysm is a pseudoaneurysm caused by weakening of the pulmonary artery wall because of replacement of adventitia and media by granulation tissue in cavitatory tuberculosis. It is seen as an uncommon complication in 5% of patients with history of chronic cavitatory tuberculosis. Haemoptysis is the presenting feature and can be life threatening when massive.</p>
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