A Fatal Masquerade in Pneumonia: Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

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we described an 87-year-old man who presented with fever and hemoptysis. Nosocomial pneumonia was initially impressed. However, the patient has worsening hemoptysis despite defervescence. Computed tomography of chest disclosed ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm. Emergent surgery was then commenced for adequate treatment.

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