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Behçet's disease can present with severe cardiovascular complications, including intracardiac thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism, which can be effectively managed with combined immunosuppressive and anticoagulant therapy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To report a rare case of Behçet’s disease manifesting with intracardiac thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism in a young patient.

May 19, 2026Journal of Medical Case ReportsOpen Access

Behçet’s disease presenting with intracardiac thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism in a young Ethiopian male: a case report

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To report a rare case of Behçet’s disease manifesting with intracardiac thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism in a young patient.
Clinical evaluation of a 26-year-old male with history of Behçet’s disease manifestations and thromboembolic events.
Echocardiography revealed a right ventricular thrombus; CT pulmonary angiography confirmed pulmonary emboli.
Treatment included anticoagulation and immunosuppressive therapy with heparin, warfarin, prednisolone, and cyclophosphamide.
The patient presented with hemoptysis and dyspnea, with echocardiography showing a 2.8 × 2.1 cm right ventricular thrombus.
CT confirmed bilateral segmental and sub-segmental pulmonary emboli, contributing to respiratory symptoms.
Treatment led to clinical improvement and symptom resolution, highlighting the effectiveness of early intervention.

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Case report describes severe Behçet’s disease complications in a young male, indicating the need for vigilance in diagnosis.

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Getachew et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0bfdc7166b51b53d379145 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-06123-7

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Behçet’s disease presenting with intracardiac thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism in a young Ethiopian male: a case report

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Behçet’s disease presenting with intracardiac thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism in a young Ethiopian male: a case report

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