Aneurysm of Aorta with Bronchiectasis

Hemoptysis as a Rare Presentation of Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm

Hemoptysis is the rarest presentation of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA).This critical condition is one of the life-threatening medical emergencies. Even with prompt approaches, TAA can have highly terrible outcomes.   Although TAA is an almost asymptomatic condition that is accidentally discovered, imaging with contrast is the most useful modality to diagnosis it.

Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta

Pseudocoarctation of aorta associated with aneurysm formation.

Coarctation of the aorta with cerebral aneurysm.

Rupture of Aneurysm of Aorta

History oj the case.?A Hindu male, aged about 35 years, visited a prostitute at about 9 p.m. on 6th May, 1944. He fell down unconscious on the bed of the woman in her room. He was taken out of the room and placed on the verandah where he died immediately after. No marks of injury or violence could be detected on the dead body. The body was subsequently sent by the police for post-mortem examina...