Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm in Behçet Syndrome a Case Report
Behçet's disease is a multisystem disorder characterized by recurrent orogenital ulcerations and uveitis. Vascular involvement can include both arteries and veins, with a preponderance of venous lesions. Aneurysm of superior mesenteric artery due to Behçet's disease has been rarely reported. We report an unusual case of superior mesenteric artery aneurysm due to Behçet disease. Aneurysm resection and reimplantation of superior mesenteric artery was performed.
Keywords: Behçet disease, Aneurysm, Superior mesenteric artery
PII: S1533-3167(07)00006-4
doi:10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2006.12.003
© 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Refers to article:
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm in Behçet Syndrome , 27 April 2007
