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ArticleLung India : official organ of Indian Chest Society2024

An unexpected culprit of haemoptysis: Bronchial varices and review of literature.

Avdhesh Bansal, Priya Sharma

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Avdhesh BansalDepartment of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
Priya Sharma

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abstractBronchial varices, characterized by dilated and tortuous vessels within the bronchial tree, are a rare entity often presenting as massive or recurrent haemoptysis. Multiple aetiologies have been described in the literature including congenital or acquired pulmonary vein stenosis secondary to surgical or radiofrequency ablation or other cardiac interventions. We present a case of a 60-year-old female with a history of systemic hypertension, hypothyroidism and sick sinus syndrome, who presented with intermittent episodes of dry cough and haemoptysis. A diagnostic workup revealed circumferential bronchial thickening and pulmonary vein stenosis on contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography (CT). Bronchoscopic findings confirmed the presence of bronchial varices, which was secondary to the Radiofrequency ablation she underwent 7 years ago. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by bronchial varices and underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach in managing such rare presentations.

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