Life-threatening haemoptysis due to tracheal varices secondary to pulmonary vein obstruction

Thorax. 2013 Sep;68(9):894-5. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202869. Epub 2013 Jan 24.
No abstract available

Keywords: Imaging/CT MRI etc; Massive Haemoptysis; Thoracic Surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Veins*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trachea / blood supply*
  • Varicose Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Varicose Veins / etiology*
  • Varicose Veins / surgery
  • Venous Thrombosis / complications*