https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2021.1451
Vanishing aneurysms in Behcet’s disease - A case series
Submitted: June 11, 2020
Accepted: November 17, 2020
Published: February 2, 2021
Accepted: November 17, 2020
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Behçet’s disease is a systemic vasculitis with a wide spectrum of manifestations. Although pulmonary involvement is typical, the presence of pulmonary arterial aneurysms is associated with a high incidence of mortality and morbidity. We report two cases of Behçet’s disease with pulmonary arterial involvement who presented with hemoptysis, showed significant treatment response, thus, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and therapeutic management.
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How to Cite
Yadav, Taruna, Suvinay Saxena, Naveen Dutt, Pawan Garg, and Pushpinder Khera. 2021. “Vanishing Aneurysms in Behcet’s Disease - A Case Series”. Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease 91 (1). https://doi.org/10.4081/monaldi.2021.1451.
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