Fahmi H. Kakamad, Shorsh A. Mohammed, Soran H. Tahir, Rezheen Jamal, Dana H. Baqi, Dlsoz M. Hussein, Bnar J. Hama Amin, Razhan K. Ali and 1 more
Introduction Behcet's disease is a multisystemic disorder of unknown etiology. Vascular involvement is identified by the development of aneurysms and occlusion of the vessels. The current report aimed to discuss a case of Behcet disease presented with a bilateral pulmonary aneurysm. Case presentation A 41-year-old…
Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm-Related Fatal Hemoptysis in Behcet's Disease: A Case Report with Literature Review
Fahmi H. Kakamad, Shorsh A. Mohammed, Soran H. Tahir, Rezheen Jamal, Dana H. Baqi, Dlsoz M. Hussein, Bnar J. Hama Amin, Razhan K. Ali and 1 more
IntroductionBehcet's disease is a multisystemic disorder of unknown etiology. Vascular involvement is identified by the development of aneurysms and occlusion of the vessels. The current report aimed to discuss a case of Behcet disease presented with a bilateral pulmonary aneurysm.
Case presentationA 41-year-old woman presented with recurrent attacks of hemoptysis for two years. A chest computed tomography scan revealed bilateral pulmonary artery aneurysm. Repeated bronchoscopy showed bleeding from the right lower lobe bronchus. She underwent a right-side thoracotomy with a right lower lobectomy. She was scheduled for left-side intervention as well. Before discharge, she was seen by a rheumatologist and was diagnosed with a case of Behcet disease. She developed attacks of massive hemoptysis (huge and bright blood) after two weeks which led to her passing away.
ConclusionAlthough it is rare, Behcet disease could involve major arteries and lead to fatal complications. Surgical intervention remained a viable option for the management.
Dlsoz M. Hussein, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Bnar J. Hama Amin, Dana H. Baqi, Soran H. Tahir, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Razhan K. Ali, Fattah H. Fattah and 5 more
Introduction It is uncommon to have a hydatid cyst in the pulmonary artery. Typically, it results from an intracardiac cyst or a surgical cyst rupturing from a hepatic origin. The objective of this systematic review is to describe this rare disease. Methods The electronic search engine and database "Google Scholar"…
Hydatid Cyst in the Pulmonary Artery: A Systematic Review
Dlsoz M. Hussein, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Bnar J. Hama Amin, Dana H. Baqi, Soran H. Tahir, Abdulwahid M. Salih, Razhan K. Ali, Fattah H. Fattah and 5 more
IntroductionIt is uncommon to have a hydatid cyst in the pulmonary artery. Typically, it results from an intracardiac cyst or a surgical cyst rupturing from a hepatic origin.The objective of this systematic review is to describe this rare disease.
MethodsThe electronic search engine and database "Google Scholar" and "PubMed" were systematically searched for pertinent publications in the English language.
ResultsA total of 45 papers were initially found by the systematic search; however, only 16 studies that comprised 16 patients were included. Eight (50%) of the patients were male and eight (50%) were female. Hemoptysis, dyspnea, bloody sputum, vomiting, and shortness of breath were the clinically significant symptoms. Twelve (75%) of the patients had a history of hepatic hydatid disease, followed by three patients (18.8%) with primary lung cystic lesions, and one (6.3%) patient with primary cardiac lesions. Severe pulmonary hypertension, septic shock, and massive hemoptysis all contributed to the death of three (18.8%) patients.
ConclusionLocalization of hydatid cysts inside the pulmonary artery is incredibly uncommon but life-threatening condition. Surgery may be the last remaining choice for some patients.
