A STUDY OF CLINICAL PROFILE OF HEMOPTYSIS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH RADIOLOGICAL, MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: Haemoptysis is a frequently occurring life threatening situation which can occur in various pulmonary conditions. Managing a case of haemoptysis is often difficult due to a large spectrum of causative factors. The effective control of haemoptysis depends upon identification of the aetiology and localization of the site of bleeding. Methodology: This was a study of 100 patients who presented with active haemoptysis. Data from these patients was collected for the analysing the underlying cause & it’s correlation with radiological, microbiological and pathological findings. Result: Pulmonary tuberculosis, both active and inactive (68%), Bronchiectasis (10%), Neoplasm (7%) accounted for the most common aetiologies of haemoptysis. Microbiological correlation for sputum culture positivity with haemoptysis patients is (42%). Various organisms were found in Culture & Sensitivity, in which Klebsiella (20%), E.coli (11%) and Pseudomonas (6%) accounted for the most common organisms found in sputum culture. Radiological findings association shows more than two zone involved radiological lesion attributed (30%), RUZ (23%) and LUZ (21%) among most common zones. Conclusion: The most common causes of haemoptysis were pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchiectasis. Haemoptysis can be life threatening in the course of pulmonary tuberculosis. Careful assessment of the condition and quick management remains rewarding.
Authors and Affiliations
Prashant R Gohil, Akash Korvadiya, Darshan J Satapara, Radhika N Thacker, Jasu N Patel, Naresh R Patel
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