Recurrent alveolar hemorrhage: How do you treat that which you cannot see?

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a rare and life-threatening event which is characterized by bleeding into the alveolar spaces of the lung. Etiology of DAH can be broadly divided into immune and non-immune mediated disease. In the absence of infection or malignancy, an immunological workup is required to find the cause of alveolar bleed.

Intercostal Artery Laceration: Rare Complication of Thoracentesis and Role of Ultrasound in Early Detection.

Hemothorax is a rare but potentially fatal postthoracentesis complication. Early clinical signs may be nonspecific resulting in diagnostic delay. A high index of suspicion is vital for early diagnosis and intervention to avoid further bleeding.