Korean J Intern Med.
1998 Jul;13(2):136-139.
A case of Behcet's disease with superior and inferior vena caval occlusion
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College, Catholic University of Korea.
- 2Division of Rheumatology, Medical College, Catholic University of Korea.
Abstract
- Behcet's disease is a chronic multisystemic disorder involving many organs and characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers and relapsing iritis. A case of BD with large vein thrombosis involving superior and inferior vena cava is presented. Large vein thrombosis in BD is not commonly developed and most commonly observed in the inferior or superior vena cava. A review of the literature emphasizes the rarity of the combined superior and inferior vena caval occlusion. Existence of extensive large vein occlusion in BD is associated with limited therapy and poor prognosis.
MeSH Terms
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Adult
Behcet's Syndrome/diagnosis
Behcet's Syndrome/complications*
Disease Progression
Fatal Outcome
Female
Fibrinolytic Agents/therapeutic use
Human
Phlebography
Thrombosis/etiology*
Thrombosis/drug therapy
Thrombosis/diagnosis
Vena Cava, Inferior/radiography*
Vena Cava, Superior/radiography*
Substances: Fibrinolytic Agents
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