Pulmonary hemorrhage (PH) is the relatively rare condition in children but can be fatal under certain circumstances. There is a need to properly investigate and manage the condition to avoid long-term comorbidities. PH is extravasation of blood into airways and/or lung parenchyma; whereas, hemoptysis is defined as expectoration of blood or blood-tinged sputum from the lower respiratory tract.
Pulmonary haemosiderosis is an abnormal accumulation of haemosiderin in the lungs resulting usually from a diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Etiology: Traditionally pulmonary hemorrhage in children was classified into primary and secondary based on the presence of an identifiable systemic condition which could explain its occurrence. There are different causes for the pulmonary hemorrhages in children such as; Infection Congenital malformation Bleeding diathesis Trauma Vascular anomalies Diagnostic…
