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[Cardiac pseudotumor revealing Behçet's disease]
C Darie1, M Knezinsky, S Demolombe-Rague
1Service de médecine interne, hôpital Edouard-Herriot, 5, place Arsonval, 69003 Lyon, France. dariec2001@yahoo.fr
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|May 17, 2005
Summary
Cardiac thrombosis, a rare Behçet's disease complication, can mimic a cardiac tumor. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes, even without typical risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Cardiac thrombosis is a rare but serious complication of Behçet's disease (BD).
- Intracardiac masses in young patients can present as cardiac tumors.
- Diagnosis of Behçet's disease may follow cardiac thrombus discovery.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old woman presented with a right ventricle tumor, later diagnosed as an organized thrombus with endomyocardial fibrosis.
- The patient had a history of venous thromboembolic disease.
- Behçet's disease was diagnosed post-surgery.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention for the cardiac mass was performed.
- Medical treatment included corticosteroids, colchicine, and anticoagulation (AVK).
- The patient experienced a favorable outcome with no relapse at four years.
Implications:
- Intracardiac masses in young individuals should raise suspicion for cardiac thrombus and Behçet's disease.
- Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are vital.
- Effective treatment can lead to long-term remission and prevent recurrence.