Rasmussen aneurysm: minimally invasive management of a rare complication of recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis

Rasmussen aneurysm is a rare (approximately 5%) and life-threatening complication of cavitary tuberculosis (TB) characterized by an inflammatory pseudoaneurysmal dilatation of the pulmonary artery adjacent to a tuberculous cavity [1].Although hemoptysis caused by a Rasmussen aneurysm is uncommon, when present, it represents a critical clinical manifestation requiring urgent evaluation due to associated high mortality [2].Treatment options include surgical and endovascular approaches.