Haemoptysis as a Presenting Manifestation of Hepatopulmonary Syndrome With Complete Resolution After Liver Transplantation
Abstract
Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a pulmonary vascular complication of chronic liver disease characterised by intrapulmonary vascular dilatation and hypoxemia. Dyspnoea and orthodeoxia are classic features, while haemoptysis is rarely reported. We describe a patient with cirrhosis who presented with recurrent haemoptysis and progressive hypoxemia. Contrast-enhanced transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated intrapulmonary right-to-left shunting, which resolved following orthotopic liver transplantation, with complete cessation of haemoptysis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Liver Disease and Transplantation
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Respirology Case Reports
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e70508–e70508
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN