[Pulmonary hemorrhage as the initial manifestation of Behçet's disease].
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.
Nicolás
J M
JM
Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Clinic i Provincial, Barcelona.
Masanés
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F
Estruch
R
R
Ballester
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Grau
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
Hemorragia pulmonar como manifestación inicial de la enfermedad de Behçet.