ABSTRACT
Introduction: The incidence of chronic subdural haematoma (cSDH) is relatively high among the elderly population. Other known risk factors for cSDH include male sex, dependency on anti-platelet or anticoagulant medication, and chronic alcoholism. Although, the standard mode of treatment for cSDH is surgery, embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA), either upfront or as an adjunct to surgical evacuation can be used for the treatment of cSDH. Case presentation: The authors present a case of a 75-year-old female with prior history of posterior-lateral wall myocardial infarction (MI) eight years back presented to our centre with the chief complaints of a gradual onset of cough and headache for 2 months. The patient had no history of trauma, loss of consciousness, seizures, and vomiting. There was no history of diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary tuberculosis, and other chronic illness. Discussion: The concurrent use of anti- platelet drug during a surgical procedure can make the treatment challenging. Endovascular treatment can be a primary treatment modality in such situation. Conclusion: Elimination of blood supply by middle meningeal artery embolization is emerging as a safe, minimally invasive alternative to treat cSDH.
ABSTRACT
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by abnormal communication between the pulmonary artery and vein. It is a rare cause of hemoptysis. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has become the preferred and dependable diagnostic approach for identifying PAVM. PAVM embolization is the primary recommended treatment for this condition. We present a case of a 43-year-old male with a complex PAVM in the left lower lobe presenting with hemoptysis treated with an endovascular approach. Following the procedure, the patient's symptoms resolved.