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Erschienen in: Rheumatology International 10/2010

01.08.2010 | Case Report

Pulmonary artery aneurysms in Behçet’s disease

verfasst von: Sema Yılmaz, Kadriye Akar Cimen

Erschienen in: Rheumatology International | Ausgabe 10/2010

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Abstract

Behçet’s disease is the most common cause of pulmonary artery aneurysms. Pulmonary artery aneurysms are rare, but they are life-threatening because of their high tendency to rupture. However, there is also a chance that the aneurysms may completely resolve with immunosuppressive therapy. A 30-year-old man was admitted with chest pain, painful oral and genital ulcers, skin rash, weakness, and intermittent hemoptysis. He had a history of Behçet’s disease for 6 years. The chest radiography showed a round opacity superior part of hilus on right. The helical thoracic computed tomography (CT) angiography demonstrated pulmonary aneurysms associated with Behçet’s disease. The patient was successfully treated with colchicine, corticosteroids, and cyclophosphamide. A discussion about pulmonary artery aneurysms associated with Behçet’s disease is provided in this case.
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Metadaten
Titel
Pulmonary artery aneurysms in Behçet’s disease
verfasst von
Sema Yılmaz
Kadriye Akar Cimen
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2010
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Rheumatology International / Ausgabe 10/2010
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-009-1092-3

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