Anomalies of Pulmonary Circulation as a Cause of Hemoptysis: A Series of Unusual Cases and Review of the Literature
The expectoration of blood originating from the lower respiratory tract, called hemoptysis, is a common clinical condition with many potential etiologies.Massive hemoptysis is life threatening and needs urgent intervention.Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is a useful non-invasive imaging modality for the initial assessment of hemoptysis.Usi