Missed Diagnosis of Behçet's Disease Causing Aortic Regurgitation and Reoperation
Behçet's disease is an uncommon multisystem inflammatory disease characterized by oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and inflammation of the eyes. We reported the case of a young man with Behçet's syndrome who presented with severe aortic regurgitation that mimicked i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Editorial Office of Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy
2018-12-01
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Series: | Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://www.journaladvancedultrasound.com:81/fileup/2576-2516/PDF/20180203006.pdf |
Summary: | Behçet's disease is an uncommon multisystem inflammatory disease characterized by oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and inflammation of the eyes. We reported the case of a young man with Behçet's syndrome who presented with severe aortic regurgitation that mimicked infectious endocarditis and required reoperation. |
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ISSN: | 2576-2516 |