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Successful Intrasaccular Microcoil Embolization of a Lower Segment Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a Patient With Behcet's Disease.
Helou, Maroun; Al Irr, Nael.
Affiliation
  • Helou M; General Practice, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
  • Al Irr N; Internal Medicine, Palestine Medical Complex, Ramallah, PSE.
Cureus ; 16(6): e62548, 2024 Jun.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39022470
ABSTRACT
Behcet's disease (BD) is an uncommon, long-term inflammatory condition characterized by recurring ulcers in the mouth and genital area, uveitis, and various systemic issues. One of the particularly rare but severe complications of this disease is the formation of pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs). Although these aneurysms are uncommon, they can lead to dangerous pulmonary hemorrhages (PHs), which are often fatal, requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention. We present a case of lower segment PAA in an 18-year-old patient with recently diagnosed BD, presenting with life-threatening PH and managed successfully with microcoil embolization of the aneurysm and immunosuppressive (IS) medications, achieving stable remission without complications.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Cureus Year: 2024 Document type: Article Country of publication:

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Language: En Journal: Cureus Year: 2024 Document type: Article Country of publication: