Massive Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Therapeutic Conundrum Managed with Bronchial Artery Embolization

Authors

  • N. Vaidya Department of Internal Medicine, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • R. M. Karmacharya Department of General Surgery (Cardiothoracic and Vascular), Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • S. Vaidya Department of General Surgery (Cardiothoracic and Vascular), Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • S. Bade Department of Internal Medicine, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • S. Bade Department of Internal Medicine, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • K. Paudel Department of Internal Medicine, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • G. Kandel Department of General Surgery (Cardiothoracic and Vascular), Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • P. Thapa Interventional Radiology Department, Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • R. Maharjan Catheterization Laboratory, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • S. Duwal Catheterization Laboratory, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • Y. Karki Catheterization Laboratory, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v20i4.54294

Keywords:

Bronchial arteries, Embolization, Hemoptysis, Therapeutic

Abstract

Hemoptysis is a crucial entity taking into account its morbidity and mortality. Pulmonary tuberculosis is the leading cause for massive hemoptysis in our part of the world, which if left untreated may be life threatening. We present a case of a 37-year-old male patient with pulmonary tuberculosis with concurrent pulmonary thromboembolism presenting with massive hemoptysis, which was successfully managed with Bronchial Artery Embolization. This case represents that this measure can be a viable therapeutic choice for a patient with a severe life-threatening hemoptysis, particularly when other treatment options are unavailable or ineffective.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Vaidya, N., Karmacharya, R. M., Vaidya, S., Bade, S., Bade, S., Paudel, K., Kandel, G., Thapa, P., Maharjan, R., Duwal, S., & Karki, Y. (2022). Massive Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Therapeutic Conundrum Managed with Bronchial Artery Embolization. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 20(4), 522–525. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v20i4.54294

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