Aneurysm of the tibio-peroneal trunk: case report

Ann Vasc Dis. 2013;6(3):651-4. doi: 10.3400/avd.cr.13-00028. Epub 2013 Jul 31.

Abstract

Behcet's disease is an inflammatory disorder of unknown cause. It's a systemic disorder that may affect any system in the body. Vascular system involvement occurs in 25%-30%. The case presented here elicits both venous and arterial complications of Behcet's disease in the same patient. The patient presented to our emergency with signs and symptoms of ruptured tibioperoneal aneurysm that was treated both medically and surgically.

Keywords: Behcet’s disease; tibioperoneal aneurysm.

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