Extremely Rare Case of Haemoptysis in Paediatric Age Group: Idiopathic Aortic Aneurysm With Aorto-Bronchial Fistula

Aneurysms of the post-coarctation portion of the aorta are exceptionally rare. When they emerge de novo, they are even rarer, and they are very fatal if not surgically treated on time. Post coarctation aneurysms most commonly occur after surgical repair of aortic coarctation and present as pseudoaneurysms which may erode into surrounding tissue and may lead to aorto-bronchial stulas. The prognosis of such aorto-bronchial stulas is poor with a high morbidity and mortality. Here we present an exceedingly rare case of haemoptysis due to an auto-bronchial stula in an 11-yearold boy which was diagnosed on time and could therefore be successfully treated. Presenting this case, we would like to emphasize that haemoptysis can occur due to an aorto-bronchial stula which requires immediate diagnosis to allow lifesaving treatment either by open surgery or by endovascular techniques.