Ruptured pulmonary AV malformation presenting as spontaneous haemothorax in pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-268311
Abstract: We report a rare and potentially life-threatening case that emerged when a young postpartum woman presented with a ruptured pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) resulting in spontaneous haemothorax. The patient, 3 days postpartum following a stillbirth at… read more here.
Keywords: haemothorax pregnancy; ruptured pulmonary; malformation; spontaneous haemothorax ... See more keywords
Spontaneous haemothorax due to a non-invasive mediastinal thymoma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-268829
Abstract: A male patient in his late 60s presented with sudden-onset chest pain, dry cough and exertional dyspnoea. He had a history of renal cell carcinoma treated with nephrectomy 10 years ago, and a biopsy-proven benign… read more here.
Keywords: mediastinal thymoma; invasive mediastinal; spontaneous haemothorax; haemothorax ... See more keywords
Iatrogenic haemothorax - does extra benefit go hand-in-hand with extra risk? A case report and review of literature.
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmed.20-2-s14
Abstract: Haemothorax is a rare complication of pleural procedures. The national British Thoracic Society (BTS) pleural procedures audit 2015 reports 1% incidence of haemothoraces following pleural aspirations.[1][1] The BTS guidelines recommend fine-bore needles for procedures wherever… read more here.
Keywords: benefit hand; iatrogenic haemothorax; hand; haemothorax ... See more keywords