Rasmussen's aneurysm

Q: What is Rasmussen's aneurysm?

Answer: Rasmussen's aneurysm is a pulmonary artery aneurysm adjacent to or within a tuberculous cavity. It may rupture and lead to fatal hemoptysis. Rasmussen's aneurysm is caused by weakening of the pulmonary artery wall from adjacent cavitary tuberculosis.

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References:

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