Aneurysm and dissections localized to the ascending aorta are usually encountered in patients with atherosclerosis and hypertension. Behcet's syndrome is a rare vasculitic syndrome occasionally responsible for inflammation in small to large vessels. Aneurysm formation and dissection in the ascending aorta due to Behcet's disease is an even rarer presentation of this vasculitis that will be discussed in conjunction with a case presentation.
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Istanbul Univ, Cerrahpasa Med Fac, Dept Med, Div Rheumatol, Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul Univ, Cerrahpasa Med Fac, Dept Med, Div Rheumatol, Istanbul, Turkey
Yurdakul, Sebahattin
Yazici, Hasan
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Istanbul Univ, Cerrahpasa Med Fac, Dept Med, Div Rheumatol, Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul Univ, Cerrahpasa Med Fac, Dept Med, Div Rheumatol, Istanbul, Turkey
Yazici, Hasan
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