Pseudoaneurysm of a Bronchial Artery: An Unusual Cause of Chest Pain.

UNLABELLED: We report a case of a bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm presenting as acute retrosternal pain. We want to discuss and to announce the extremely rare finding of a bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm. Bronchial artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms are uncommon; however, missing this diagnosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. When suspecting this pathology urgent CT angiography and selective angiography (DSA) are crucial. Urgent treatment with transarterial embolization is preferred.

LEARNING POINTS: Bronchial artery pseudoaneurysms are uncommon; however, missing this diagnosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.Haemoptysis and chest pain are the most common symptoms of bronchial artery pseudoaneurysms.Diagnosis is made with CT angiography and selective angiography (DSA). Transarterial embolization is the preferred type of treatment.