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Query: UMLS:C0019079 (
hemoptysis
)
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Aortobronchial fistula presenting as massive
haemoptysis
is a rapidly fatal process if not promptly diagnosed and repaired. It's an unusual complication of thoracic aneurysm. We report the case of a 61-year-old woman with rupture of a thoracic aortic infectious aneurysm secondary to an
Escherichia coli infection
. Aortobronchial fistula diagnosis should be considered in patients who have minor or major
haemoptysis
and correct diagnostic procedures should be performed early. An aggressive surgical approach is often necessary.
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PMID:[Aortobronchial fistula developing from an infectious aneurysm of the thoracic aorta]. 1270 66
