2022
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24064
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A Case Report of Behcet's Disease With Thromboses in the Superior Vena Cava and External Iliac Vein

Abstract: Behcet's disease (BD), also known as Behcet's syndrome, is a rare, chronic, autoimmune disorder of unknown origin. Its manifestations are thought to be caused by vasculitis, resulting in damage to blood vessels of all sizes throughout the body. We report a 25-year-old Pakistani male who is sexually active and presents with a one-year history of shortness of breath, cough, exertional dyspnea, and neck and facial swelling. On examination, he had severe anemia, mouth ulcers, distended neck and chest veins, promin… Show more

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“…SVC thrombosis in BD can be associated with several symptoms and manifestations, such as iliac vein thrombosis or cardiomyopathy. A case report by Tadeu Ferreira de Paiva Jr. described an SVC syndrome without evidence of thrombosis; the lumen reduction was due to a thickening of the vessel wall, probably caused by inflammatory phenomena [ 4 , 68 , 69 , 70 ]. In another case reported by Harman, an SVC thrombosis was due to extrinsic compression by mediastinal fibrosis [ 71 ].…”
Section: Imaging Approach To Thoracic Involvement In Behcet’s Diseasementioning
confidence: 99%
“…SVC thrombosis in BD can be associated with several symptoms and manifestations, such as iliac vein thrombosis or cardiomyopathy. A case report by Tadeu Ferreira de Paiva Jr. described an SVC syndrome without evidence of thrombosis; the lumen reduction was due to a thickening of the vessel wall, probably caused by inflammatory phenomena [ 4 , 68 , 69 , 70 ]. In another case reported by Harman, an SVC thrombosis was due to extrinsic compression by mediastinal fibrosis [ 71 ].…”
Section: Imaging Approach To Thoracic Involvement In Behcet’s Diseasementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are utilized for pain control. Anticoagulation is generally commenced in the presence of thrombosis [ 16 - 18 ]. Evidence suggests immunosuppression alone might be enough for the treatment of venous thrombosis [ 19 , 20 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mucocutaneous, ocular, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are its frequent manifestations. The medical literature shows that this disease can manifest as a wide array of signs and symptoms involving several bodily organs and systems, which may include skin, genital, ocular, and neurological, in addition to other systems [1]. This case study brings into light a particular case of ocular involvement, showing right retinal detachment (RD) with a full-thickness macular hole (FTMH), which is a rare manifestation of BD.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…Mucocutaneous, ocular, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are its frequent manifestations. The medical literature shows that this disease can manifest as a wide array of signs and symptoms involving several bodily organs and systems, which may include skin, genital, ocular, and neurological, in addition to other systems [ 1 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%