Hemoptysis in a patient with MDR-tuberculosis: successful diagnosis with photon counting CT and embolization of a Rasmussen aneurysm
This case highlights the importance of considering Rasmussen aneurysms as a potential cause of hemoptysis in patients with cavitary MDR-TB, even several months after starting antibiotic therapy. Prompt imaging-based diagnosis and endovascular intervention are critical to avoid life-threatening complications.
Authors
- Benedikt M. Schaarschmidt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6331-7679)
- Johannes Wienker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5841-8181)
- Lukas van de Sand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5122-4213)
- Markus Zettler
- Oliver Witzke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1019-1301)
Institutions
- Ruhrlandklinik (DE)
- Essen University Hospital (DE)
- University of Duisburg-Essen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-025-02660-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63
Funders
- Universität Duisburg-Essen