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To describe a rare case of pulmonary thromboembolism in a patient with Behçet's disease and highlight its implications for treatment.

April 22, 2026Case Reports in MedicineOpen Access

Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Patient With Behçet’s Disease: A Case Report

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A case report reveals pulmonary thromboembolism causing symptoms in a Behçet’s disease patient, suggesting careful monitoring is necessary.

To describe a rare case of pulmonary thromboembolism in a patient with Behçet's disease and highlight its implications for treatment.
Case report of a 52-year-old male with Behçet's disease and pulmonary embolism symptoms.
Assessment included clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and CT pulmonary angiography.
Treatment involved anticoagulation and immunosuppressive therapy after disease relapse.
The patient presented with progressive dyspnea, cough, and hemoptysis alongside elevated D-dimer levels.
CT angiography revealed multiple pulmonary artery filling defects consistent with thromboembolism.
Following treatment, significant clinical improvement was noted, coinciding with disease management.

Kalantari et al. (2026) studied this question.

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A case report reveals pulmonary thromboembolism causing symptoms in a Behçet’s disease patient, suggesting careful monitoring is necessary.