Diving into Diagnostic Complexity: A Case Study of Spontaneous Hemothorax

Hemothorax, a condition characterized by blood accumulation in the pleural space, primarily results from trauma, affecting around 300,000 individuals annually in the United States. Spontaneous cases, although rare, pose diagnostic challenges due to diverse etiologies such as coagulation disorders,...

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Main Authors: Maryam Sarkhosh, Atiyeh Sadat Sajadi, Omid Moradi Moghaddam, Parisa Moradi Majd
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Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2024-08-01
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Online Access:https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/968
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description Hemothorax, a condition characterized by blood accumulation in the pleural space, primarily results from trauma, affecting around 300,000 individuals annually in the United States. Spontaneous cases, although rare, pose diagnostic challenges due to diverse etiologies such as coagulation disorders, vascular anomalies, and neoplastic diseases. Diagnostic modalities like computed tomography, chest X-ray, and ultrasound play a crucial role in identification. A 29-year-old female with multiple sclerosis presented with severe chest symptoms, leading to pleural effusion requiring chest tube insertion. Despite inconclusive rheumatologic tests, evaluations excluded malignancies and thromboembolic events, enabling transfusions and supportive care. Global cases underscore varied causes of spontaneous hemothorax, with management strategies emphasizing interdisciplinary care. While certain conditions were ruled out, unresolved rheumatologic concerns persisted post-discharge, highlighting the need for further research to enhance diagnosis and management of spontaneous hemothorax.
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spelling doaj-art-d8047057026b4f3b85f65e63b33ffa3e2025-02-09T08:53:32ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesArchives of Anesthesia and Critical Care2423-58492024-08-0111110.18502/aacc.v11i1.17498Diving into Diagnostic Complexity: A Case Study of Spontaneous HemothoraxMaryam Sarkhosh0Atiyeh Sadat Sajadi1Omid Moradi Moghaddam2Parisa Moradi Majd3Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Department of Anesthesia, Allied Medical School, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Critical Care Medicine Department, Trauma and Injury Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Hemothorax, a condition characterized by blood accumulation in the pleural space, primarily results from trauma, affecting around 300,000 individuals annually in the United States. Spontaneous cases, although rare, pose diagnostic challenges due to diverse etiologies such as coagulation disorders, vascular anomalies, and neoplastic diseases. Diagnostic modalities like computed tomography, chest X-ray, and ultrasound play a crucial role in identification. A 29-year-old female with multiple sclerosis presented with severe chest symptoms, leading to pleural effusion requiring chest tube insertion. Despite inconclusive rheumatologic tests, evaluations excluded malignancies and thromboembolic events, enabling transfusions and supportive care. Global cases underscore varied causes of spontaneous hemothorax, with management strategies emphasizing interdisciplinary care. While certain conditions were ruled out, unresolved rheumatologic concerns persisted post-discharge, highlighting the need for further research to enhance diagnosis and management of spontaneous hemothorax. https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/968HemothoraxSpontaneousIntensive care unit
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Spontaneous
Intensive care unit
title Diving into Diagnostic Complexity: A Case Study of Spontaneous Hemothorax
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Spontaneous
Intensive care unit
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