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The case of multiple peripheral pulmonary artery aneurysms in children presenting with haemoptysis following an episode of bacterial endocarditis is presented. They are extremely rare and clinically non-specific but critical because early diagnosis is crucial for preventing sudden death from their rupture.
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This case report aimed to emphasize the recognition of this rare cause of haemoptysis in children.
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This page is a summary of: Paediatric haemoptysis from multiple pulmonary artery aneurysms, Respirology Case Reports, September 2021, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.849.
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