A Case of Behcet's Disease Presenting with Aneurysm of Abdominal Aorta and Hemorrhagic Ulcerative Lesion of Terminal Ileum.
10.4070/kcj.2001.31.10.1066
- Author:
Hyun Min CHOI
1
;
Woo Jae KIM
;
Ji Yean KO
;
Byung Su YOO
;
Hyo Youl KIM
;
Joong Hwan OH
;
Ik Yong KIM
;
Tae Hun KIM
;
Kwang Hwa PARK
;
Junghan YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Behcet's syndrome;
Aortic aneurysm;
Ileitis
- MeSH:
Aneurysm*;
Aorta, Abdominal*;
Aortic Aneurysm;
Behcet Syndrome;
Cardiovascular System;
Ileitis;
Ileum*;
Ulcer*
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2001;31(10):1066-1070
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Behcet's disease is a disorder of a multisystemic involvement with unknown etiology. Involvement of the cardiovascular system and intestinal tract are rare, but serious complications. We present a case with Behcet's disease demonstrating aneurysm of the abdominal aorta as well as hemorrhagic ileal ulcerative lesions and requiring surgical treatment.
