Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2004 Mar;37(3):279-281.

Behcet's Disease with the Left Carotid Artery Aneurysm and Colon Perforation

• Chun JK
• Chang WC
• Choi YS
• Oh BS

Abstract

Behcet's disease is manifested as ulcers present in oral cavity, on external genital organ, orbital area, and skin. This disease could also cause other symptoms by invading the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, and urogenital system. It is very rare for Behcet's disease to be accompanied by carotid artery aneurysm and intestinal perforation. We report a patient with Behcet's disease, who is diagnosed with symptoms and pathological findings as having carotid artery aneurysm and intestinal perforation at the same time. The patient underwent operation for the aneurysm and the intestinal perforation.

Keyword

Behcet's disease; Aneurysm; Colon

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm*
Cardiovascular System
Carotid Arteries*
Central Nervous System
Colon*
Genitalia
Humans
Intestinal Perforation
Mouth
Orbit
Respiratory System
Skin
Ulcer
Urogenital System