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Bilateral pulmonary aneurysm in Behçet's disease (a case report)
B N Lakhkar1, M V Nagaraj, D P Shenoy
1Department of Radiodiagnosis, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, South Kanara, Karnataka.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Pulmonary aneurysms can occur in Behcet's disease, especially with chest opacity. Contrast-enhanced CT scans are safe and effective for diagnosing these aneurysms.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Behcet's disease is a rare multisystem inflammatory disorder.
- Pulmonary involvement in Behcet's disease can manifest in various ways, including vascular complications.
Observation:
- A chest opacity was identified during the investigation of a patient with Behcet's disease.
- The possibility of pulmonary aneurysm was considered as a differential diagnosis.
Findings:
- The study reports the first documented case of bilateral pulmonary aneurysms in a patient with Behcet's disease.
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) was utilized as a safe and effective diagnostic tool.
- CT imaging confirmed the presence of bilateral pulmonary aneurysms, aiding in diagnosis and management.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering pulmonary aneurysms in the differential diagnosis of chest opacities in Behcet's disease patients.
- Contrast-enhanced CT is a valuable imaging modality for evaluating suspected pulmonary aneurysms in this context.
- Early and accurate diagnosis of pulmonary aneurysms in Behcet's disease is crucial for appropriate patient management and preventing potential complications.