Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report and Management of this Uncommon Pathology

Abstract Pulmonary artery aneurysm is a rare pathology and the optimal treatment approach remains unclear in the absence of clear guidelines. We report a case of pulmonary aneurysm and discuss the treatment options.

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