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Multidetector-row computed tomography of a Valsalva sinus aneurysm in a patient with Behçet disease

Sung Ho Hwang1, Tae Hoon Kim, Sang Jin Kim

  • 1Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 135-720, Korea.

Journal of Thoracic Imaging
|November 18, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Behçet disease can cause cardiovascular issues like aneurysms. Multidetector-row CT effectively detected a left Valsalva sinus aneurysm compressing a coronary artery in a patient with Behçet disease.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Radiology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Behçet disease is a complex multisystem inflammatory disorder.
  • Cardiovascular manifestations, including aneurysms and arterial occlusions, are known complications of Behçet disease.

Observation:

  • This case report details a 45-year-old female patient diagnosed with Behçet disease.
  • The patient presented with an unruptured aneurysm of the left Valsalva sinus.

Findings:

  • Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) identified the left Valsalva sinus aneurysm.
  • The aneurysm was observed to be constricting the left anterior descending artery.
  • MDCT proved valuable in assessing coronary artery patency post-operatively.

Implications:

  • MDCT is a useful imaging modality for diagnosing cardiovascular complications in Behçet disease patients.
  • Early detection and surgical evaluation of aneurysms are crucial for managing these complications.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering cardiovascular involvement in Behçet disease management.

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