Aseptic Endocarditis in Behcet's Disease Presenting as Tricuspid Valve Stenosis
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 399-401, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Aseptic endocarditis is an uncommon complication of Behcet's disease (BD). We describe a rare case of a 39-year-old female who had BD with aseptic endocarditis of the tricuspid valve (TV) presenting as tricuspid stenosis. She was diagnosed with BD four years ago. The mucocutaneous lesions were well-controlled with colchicine and short courses of corticosteroids. She remained free of signs and symptoms of BD for one year without any medication. Three months before admission, she gradually developed dyspnea on exertion and peripheral edema. Echocardiography revealed dilated right atrium and markedly thickened TV with severe stenosis. TV replacement was performed. Pathologic examination of the valve showed fibrinoid necrotic material and inflammatory cell infiltration. Blood cultures and cultures of the excised valve were negative for microorganisms.
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Assunto principal:
Valva Tricúspide
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Estenose da Valva Tricúspide
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Ecocardiografia
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Colchicina
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Síndrome de Behçet
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Corticosteroides
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Constrição Patológica
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Dispneia
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Edema
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Endocardite
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Circulation Journal
Ano de publicação:
2011
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