Bronchial Artery Aneurysm Presenting as Hematemesis and Mediastinal Hemorrhage

Abstract

Hematemesis is a rare manifestation of a ruptured bronchial artery aneurysm (BAA) in the mediastinum. It is difficult to diagnose a ruptured BAA presenting as hematemesis, because it can be confused with other diseases, such as Boerhaave’s syndrome, variceal disease, or a perforated ulcer. In this report, we describe a case of BAA resulting in hematemesis and mediastinal hemorrhage.

Keywords

• Mediastinum
• Bronchial arteries
• Aneurysm
• Hematemesis
• Esophagus