A 44-year-old man with hemoptysis: a review of pertinent imaging studies and radiographic interventions

Cleve Clin J Med. 2008 Aug;75(8):601-7. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.75.8.601.

Abstract

Chest radiography, conventional computed tomography (CT), multidetector CT angiography, and conventional thoracic angiography are all useful in assessing patients with hemoptysis. In this paper we outline our approach to assessing and treating these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography / instrumentation
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / complications
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed