[Pulmonary hemorrhage as the initial manifestation of Behçet's disease]

Rev Clin Esp. 1991 May;188(9):466-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Pulmonary hemorrhage in Behçet's disease is exceptional. It usually presents as a hemoptysis and appears in advanced stages. A patient is described who sought medical care for oral and genital lesions, arthritis and progressive dyspnea. Analytical data showed anemia and chest X-ray revealed a bilateral interstitial pattern. A fiber bronchoscopy was performed which confirmed the existence of a diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage. Corticosteroid and azatioprine administration resolved the hemorrhage. Pulmonary hemorrhages in Behçet's disease are reviewed and in view of a available literature therapeutic possibilities are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behcet Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fiber Optic Technology
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Radiography