J Respir Med Lung Dis | Volume 2, Issue 2 | Case Report | Open Access

Haemoptysis in Adolescent Boy as a Complication of Vascular Anomaly

Lange J^1*, Brzezińska-Rajszys G² and Krenke K¹

¹Department of Paediatric Pulmonology and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
²Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, The Children’s Memorial Health Institute, Poland

^*Correspondance to: Lange J 

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Abstract

Isolated unilateral absence of pulmonary artery is rarely complicated by haemoptysis. Authors describe this rare condition in a 12-year-old boy. Imaging findings, especially CT angiography, perfusion and ventilation scintigraphy are presented.

Keywords:

Pulmonary artery agenesis; Radiological technics

Citation:

Lange J, Brzezińska-Rajszys G, Krenke K. Haemoptysis in Adolescent Boy as a Complication of Vascular Anomaly. J Respir Med Lung Dis. 2017; 2(2): 1017.