Aortic regurgitation and false aortic aneurysm formation in Behçet's disease

Postgrad Med J. 1980 Jun;56(656):438-9. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.56.656.438.

Abstract

Behçet's disease is associated with vascular complications. Aortic regurgitation associated with this condition has never previously been described. A case is now reported in which this occurred and which was followed postoperatively by a false aneurysm of the ascending aorta.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Behcet Syndrome / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male