True and pseudo aneurysms of coronary arteries in a patient with Behçet's disease

A 33-year-old man with a 9-year history of Behçet's disease was hospitalized with a giant pseudo aneurysm of left anterior descending and true aneurysm of right coronary artery. This unusual vascular complication of Behçet's disease treated successfully is presented.

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Published in:European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2004-03, Vol.25 (3), p.465-467
Main Authors: Ozeren, Murat, Dogan, Orhan Veli, Dogan, Süheyla, Yucel, Ertan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Aneurysm, False - surgery
Behcet Syndrome - complications
Behçet's disease
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Coronary Aneurysm - etiology
Coronary Aneurysm - surgery
Coronary artery aneurysm
Coronary heart disease
Heart
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Vasculitis
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Summary:A 33-year-old man with a 9-year history of Behçet's disease was hospitalized with a giant pseudo aneurysm of left anterior descending and true aneurysm of right coronary artery. This unusual vascular complication of Behçet's disease treated successfully is presented.
ISSN:1010-7940
1873-734X
DOI:10.1016/j.ejcts.2003.11.040