'Rasmussen's aneurysm' is a
pulmonary artery aneurysm adjacent or within a
tuberculous cavity. It occurs in up to 5% of patients with such
lesions. It may lead to rupture and
haemorrhage. It is named after
Fritz Valdemar Rasmussen.
References
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Rasmussen's aneurysm, van den Heuvel MM, van Rensburg JJ., , , , (No subscription required to view page)