Aseptic Endocarditis in Behcet's Disease Presenting as Tricuspid Valve Stenosis.
10.4070/kcj.2011.41.7.399
- Author:
Hyun Sang LEE
1
;
Won Suk CHOI
;
Kyun Hee KIM
;
Jung Kyu KANG
;
Na Young KIM
;
Sun Hee PARK
;
Youngwhi PARK
;
Eon Jeong NAM
;
Dong Heon YANG
;
Hun Sik PARK
;
Yongkeun CHO
;
Jong Myung LEE
;
Shung Chull CHAE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, CHA University College of Medicine, Gumi CHA Hospital, Gumi, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Behcet syndrome;
Endocarditis;
Tricuspid valve stenosis
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Adult;
Behcet Syndrome;
Colchicine;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Dyspnea;
Echocardiography;
Edema;
Endocarditis;
Female;
Heart Atria;
Humans;
Tricuspid Valve;
Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2011;41(7):399-401
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Aseptic endocarditis is an uncommon complication of Behcet's disease (BD). We describe a rare case of a 39-year-old female who had BD with aseptic endocarditis of the tricuspid valve (TV) presenting as tricuspid stenosis. She was diagnosed with BD four years ago. The mucocutaneous lesions were well-controlled with colchicine and short courses of corticosteroids. She remained free of signs and symptoms of BD for one year without any medication. Three months before admission, she gradually developed dyspnea on exertion and peripheral edema. Echocardiography revealed dilated right atrium and markedly thickened TV with severe stenosis. TV replacement was performed. Pathologic examination of the valve showed fibrinoid necrotic material and inflammatory cell infiltration. Blood cultures and cultures of the excised valve were negative for microorganisms.
