Life-threatening haemothorax: a rare presentation of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation

J Assoc Physicians India. 2010 Nov:58:695-8.

Abstract

Arteriovenous malformations of the lung are rare pulmonary vascular disorders which can suddenly lead to life threatening complications. Haemothorax due to rupture of a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is very rare. We report here a case of a 39 year-old lady who presented with an acute onset of shortness of breath due to right-sided massive haemothorax and was subsequently detected to have pulmonary as well as cerebral arteriovenous malformation (CAVM).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery*
  • Female
  • Hemothorax / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung / blood supply
  • Lung / pathology
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities
  • Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome