Bronchial artery aneurysm disguised as a leiomyoma of the esophagus

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Feb;73(2):632-3. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)03121-6.

Abstract

Bronchial artery aneurysm (BAA) is a rare entity with potentially fatal hemorrhagic complications. It is usually diagnosed using a computed tomography scan or angiography in emergency situations (clinical picture of aortic dissection or massive hemoptysis). We report a case of bronchial artery aneurysm where dysphagia was the predominant symptom. Thoracic computed tomography and endoscopic ultrasound seemed to indicate leiomyoma of the esophagus. The final diagnosis revealed a bronchial artery aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm / pathology
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Bronchial Arteries / pathology
  • Bronchial Arteries / surgery*
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Esophageal Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Stenosis / pathology
  • Esophageal Stenosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Leiomyoma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*