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We described an 87-year-old man who presented with fever and hemoptysis. Nosocomial pneumonia was initially suspected. However, the patient had worsening hemoptysis despite defervescence. Chest computed tomography disclosed ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm. Emergent surgery was then commenced for adequate treatment.
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