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Bronchial artery dilatation and aneurysm formation is a potential complication of local inflammation, especially in bronchiectasis. When the bronchial artery has an ectopic origin from the inferior segment of the aortic arch, aneurysms may mimick aortic aneurysms. Despite this particular location, endovascular treatment is possible. We report two such aneurysms that were successfully embolized with steel coils.
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Vernhet, H., Bousquet, C., Jean, B. et al. Bronchial aneurysms mimicking aortic aneurysms: Endovascular treatment in two patients. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 22, 254–257 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002709900378
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