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A Case of Behçet Disease Myocarditis Documented Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Melek Kechida1, Walid Jomaa2, Mezri Maatouk3
1Internal Medicine and Endocrinology Department, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital and University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.
Abstract:
Acute myocarditis is extremely rare in patients with Behçet disease. Here we report a case of a 32-year-old man with a history of oral ulcerations who was admitted for fever and chest pain. On examination, he had bipolar ulcers with pseudofolliculitis and a positive pathergy test. Electrocardiogram and transthoracic echocardiography were normal. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed left ventricular inferior and lateral wall late gadolinium enhancement. A diagnosis of acute myocarditis revealing Behçet disease was made, and the patient was treated with colchicine and pulses of methylprednisolone, and cyclophosphamide. A 7-month follow-up magnetic resonance image showed a substantial decrease in the late gadolinium enhancement area.
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