Abstract
Massive hemoptysis is a rare but potentially life-threatening presentation in the emergency department (ED). We describe a case of massive hemoptysis caused by a mediastinal teratoma in an otherwise healthy young man. The teratoma had invaded into a bronchus and was resected successfully. The literature regarding massive hemoptysis due to mediastinal teratoma is reviewed. A differential diagnosis for massive hemoptysis is presented. The initial management of these patients in the ED and the diagnostic options are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 313-316 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1997 |
Keywords
- Airway management
- Hemoptysis
- Neoplasms
- Teratoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine