Spontaneous hemothorax and implication of diagnostic evaluation: A case report

Abstract

The most critical intervention for large hemothorax is draining the blood out of the pleural cavity by placing a thoracostomy tube but it can be disastrous if done without due consideration. We report a rare case of spontaneous hemothorax due to posterior intercostal artery aneurysm and implication of diagnostic evaluation on its management.

Keywords

• Spontaneous hemothorax
• Posterior intercostal artery aneurysm
• Von Recklinghausen disease