Chylothorax and chylopericardium in Behçet's diseases: case report and literature review.

Journal: Clinical Rheumatology
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Abstract

Behçet's disease (BD) with chylothorax and/or chylopericardium is uncommon. Here, we report a case of a 32-year-old man suffering BD with chylothorax and chylopericardium complications. We also review the literature and discuss clinical characteristics, possible pathogenesis, and treatment strategy of patients suffering BD with chylothorax and/or chylopericardium complications.

Authors
Lu Zhang, Ning Zu, Bing Lin, Guochun Wang
Relevant Conditions

Uveitis, Vasculitis, Behcet Disease