An adolescent with aortic regurgitation caused by Behçet's disease mimicking endocarditis.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.11.027.
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Abstract
Aortic regurgitation is a serious complication of Behçet's disease. We report a 17-year-old male with severe aortic regurgitation caused by Behçet's disease. An early diagnosis led to the immediate start of immunosuppressants followed by successful valvuloplasty with autologous pericardium.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Behcet Syndrome
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation