Resumen

SUAREZ IZNAGA, Rodolfo  y  CHIRINO DIAZ, Lázaro. Behçet syndrome complicated with deep vein thrombosis in lower limbs. Rev cubana med [online]. 2019, vol.58, n.4, e894.  Epub 08-Jul-2020. ISSN 0034-7523.

This paper reports a 32-year-old male patient who was hospitalized for weight loss, decay, cloudy urine and pain in the right inguinal region. The clinical evolution, imaging and laboratory studies allowed diagnosing Behçet Syndrome. The patient showed main signs as recurrent mouth ulcerations, anterior uveitis and deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs. The clinical condition of this patient and the joint assessment of various medical specialties were the key factors in establishing the definitive diagnosis. The patient´s evolution was satisfactory treated with prednisone and anticoagulants.

Palabras clave : Behçet syndrome; deep venous thrombosis; recurrent cold sores.

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