Rasmussen's pseudoaneurysm: massive hemoptysis

Authors

  • Laura Andrea Baldovino-Berastegui Estudiante de Medicina, Universidad CES, Medellín, Colombia https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5243-0083
  • Fernando López-Urbano Internista, Servicio de Unidad de Cuidados Especiales, Clínica CES, Medellín, Colombia
  • Catalina Medina-Madrid Médica general, Servicio de Unidad de Cuidados Especiales, Clínica CES, Medellín, Colombia
  • Marçia Camila Muñoz-Rúa Médica general, Servicio de Unidad de Cuidados Especiales, Clínica CES, Medellín, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a10n1a10

Keywords:

hemoptysis, tuberculosis, pulmonary artery, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm

Abstract

Rasmussen's pseudoaneurysm is a rare and uncommon condition, which makes its diagnosis complex. It is typically found in cases of cavitary tuberculosis, although this is not always present. It commonly presents with hemoptysis, which can be fatal and is often confused with hematemesis, further complicating the diagnosis. Hemoptysis is usually caused by the bronchial artery and, rarely, by the pulmonary artery. Pulmonary CT angiography is the diagnostic tool of choice. Endovascular therapy is preferred over surgical management. Although Rasmussen’s pseudoaneurysm is an infrequent cause of hemoptysis, it should always be considered among the causes of massive hemoptysis in Colombia due to the high prevalence of tuberculosis in the population.

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Published

2025-04-28

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Baldovino-Berastegui LA, López-Urbano F, Medina-Madrid C, Muñoz-Rúa MC. Rasmussen’s pseudoaneurysm: massive hemoptysis. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2025 Apr. 28 [cited 2025 Apr. 30];10(1):31-4. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/1106