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A Case of Pulmonary Capillary Hemangiomatosis-Like Lesion Followed for Seven Years

  • Rhee, Chin-Kook (Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine) ;
  • Yim, Nam-Yeol (Department of Radiology, Chonnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Shim, So-Yeon (Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital, Wonkwang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Hui-Jung (Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital, Wonkwang University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2010.09.15
  • Accepted : 2010.11.15
  • Published : 2011.03.30
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Abstract

Pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis (PCH) is a rare disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by nodules composed of infiltrating capillary blood vessels. Herein, we describe a case of a PCH-like lesion that was detected by chest computed tomography. Transthoracic needle aspiration resulted in life-threatening hemorrhage. The patient was followed for seven years. He remained in good health and a follow up image showed little interval change.

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