Behçet's disease presenting as superior vena cava syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Behçet's disease is a multisystem disease with many systemic manifestations. Vascular thromboses with a predilection for the venous system are a well-recognized complication. We report on a patient with superior vena cava syndrome and review different hypotheses regarding the underlying pathogenesis.
Medical subject headings
- Behcet Syndrome
- Stomatitis, Aphthous
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome