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ArticleOxford medical case reports2024

Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in Behcet's Disease Manifesting as Haemoptysis: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Ali Akeel Al-Yacopy, Ahmed Qasim Mohammed Alhatemi, Hashim Talib Hashim, Ahmed Dheyaa Al-Obaidi, Rand Abdulhussain

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5 authors.

Ali Akeel Al-YacopyFellow Iraqi Board of Cardiology, Coronary Care Unit, Al Nasiriyah Heart Hospital, Thi Qar, 64001, Iraq.
Ahmed Qasim Mohammed AlhatemiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Al Nasiriyah Teaching Hospital, Thi Qar, 64001, Iraq.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9076-8220
Hashim Talib HashimHead of Research Department, Warith Al Anbiyaa University, Karbala, 56001, Iraq.
Ahmed Dheyaa Al-ObaidiCollege of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, 10011, Iraq.
Rand AbdulhussainPharmacy department, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4256-7714

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) in Behcet's disease is a rare yet potentially life-threatening manifestation, often presenting as haemoptysis. We present a case report of a 33-year-old male with recurrent haemoptysis and a history of oral and genital ulcers, diagnosed with Behcet's disease complicated by PAA. Diagnostic workup, including imaging and laboratory tests, confirmed the diagnosis, leading to prompt initiation of immunosuppressive therapy and meticulous follow-up. The patient showed significant clinical improvement with reduced ulcer severity and no new episodes of haemoptysis during one-year follow-up. Our case underscores the importance of early recognition, multidisciplinary management, and close monitoring to optimize outcomes in Behcet's disease with pulmonary involvement. A comprehensive literature review further elucidates the clinical nuances, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic strategies associated with this rare manifestation, highlighting the need for collaborative care and tailored interventions to mitigate complications and improve patient prognosis.

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