Delayed massive hemoptysis 20 years after lung stabbing: an unusual presentation

Hydatid cyst disease of the lung as an unusual cause of massive hemoptysis: a case report

INTRODUCTION Echinococcosis and/or hydatidosis is one of the most important zoonotic diseases in the world. In Turkey, echinococcosis is an endemic disease, however, hydatid disease of the lung is uncommon and usually caused by Echinococcus granulosus. CASE PRESENTATION In this report we describe a 17-year-old male patient who presented with massive hemoptysis due to hydatid disease of the lu...

Kimura’s Disease – An Unusual Presentation

Introduction: Kimura’s disease is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, presenting as painless subcutaneous nodules with lymphadenopathy and peripheral eosinophilia, mainly disturbing the head and neck region. It mainly affects Asian males in their 2nd to 4th decade of life. One such case of Kimura’s disease, which is uncommon in Indian natives, is reported.   Case Report: A ...

unusual presentation of a massive pulmonary embolism

a pulmonary embolus clogs the artery that provides blood supply to a part of the lung. the embolus not only prevents the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide but also decreases blood supply to the lung tissue itself, potentially causing the tissue to die (infarct). a 52-year-old man presented with syncope and anxiety. he had sinus tachycardia and dilated right ventricle with trabeculations. a ...

Massive hemoptysis after coronary artery bypass grafting.

Massive Hemoptysis

Hemoptysis is the expectoration of gross blood or blood-streaked sputum. Hemoptysis is classified as massive or nonmassive based on the rate of bleeding. Expectoration of less than 100 mL of blood in a 24-hour period is considered nonmassive hemoptysis. The definition of massive hemoptysis varies widely in the literature, ranging between 100 and 600 mL of blood in a 24-hour period; however, the...