Multifocal pleural capillary hemangioma: a rare cause of hemorrhagic pleural effusion-case report.
BMC Pulm Med
; 21(1): 156, 2021 May 10.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Capillary hemangioma can be found in many organs, but rarely in pleura. Previously, only localized pleural capillary hemangioma cases have been reported. Corticosteroids are the most commonly recommended drugs in capillary hemangioma. CASE PRESENTATION Here, we present a case of a young woman with recurrent hemorrhagic pleural effusion. Despite repeatedly thoracentesis, the routine examinations, including chest computed tomography (CT) scan, pleural effusion biochemical test, and cytology all failed to make a definite diagnosis. Thus, single port video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) was then performed. Numerous nodules arising from the parietal pleura were found, and biopsies showed multifocal pleural capillary. However, recurrent pleural effusion was successfully managed by oral azathioprine, after failure of dexamethasone treatment.CONCLUSIONS:
To our knowledge, this is the first case of a patient with recurrent hemorrhagic pleural effusion masquerading as malignant pleurisy, but in fact caused by multifocal pleural capillary hemangioma.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Pleurais
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Derrame Pleural Maligno
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Hemangioma Capilar
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Hemotórax
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article