Abstract
Aortic regurgitation is a rare and serious presentation of Behçet's disease. Here we describe a case of missed diagnosis of Behçet's disease in a 37-year-old man, causing symptomatic aortic regurgitation. Perioperative diagnosis of Behçet's aortitis is crucial because surgical intervention carries high reoperative morbidity and mortality.
Keywords:
Aortic valve; Behçet syndrome; aortic valve insufficiency; aortitis; heart valve prosthesis implantation.
© The Author(s) 2014.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Valve / physiopathology*
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Aortic Valve / surgery
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery
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Behcet Syndrome / complications*
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Behcet Syndrome / diagnosis
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Behcet Syndrome / drug therapy
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Delayed Diagnosis*
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / administration & dosage
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Male
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Hydrocortisone