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An unusual cause of haemoptysis in childhood: A case report and literature review

S Chaya, R De Decker, M Zampoli, A Vanker

Abstract


Haemoptysis is uncommon in children and the diagnosis is challenging. We describe a 14-year-old child who presented with haemoptysis secondary to a suspected congenital broncho-oesophageal fistula. This is a rare condition and the symptoms are insidious, occasionally beginning in childhood but may present only in adulthood. The case report describes the presentation, diagnosis and management of broncho-oesophageal fistulas, with a review of the current literature.


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S Chaya, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

R De Decker, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

M Zampoli, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

A Vanker, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Pulmonology, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

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African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine 2018;24(3):104-106. DOI:10.7196/SARJ.2018.v24i3.191

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Date submitted: 2018-09-07
Date published: 2018-09-07

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