Case report demonstrates the diagnostic workup of acute hemoptysis in a 44-year-old male, highlighting the need for broad differential evaluations.
INTRODUCTION: Hemoptysis can be a highly alarming presentation in the emergency department (ED). Even seemingly minor cases may represent potentially lethal underlying pathology. It requires thorough evaluation and careful consideration of a broad differential diagnosis. CASE PRESENTATION: A 44-year-old man presented to the ED with a concern of hemoptysis in the setting of recent fever and myalgias. DISCUSSION: This case takes the reader through how to approach the differential diagnosis and diagnostic work-up of hemoptysis in the ED setting and then reveals the surprising final diagnosis.
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