Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) in Behçet's disease patients: a remarkable gender gap and time to refine the treatment strategy.
Samar TharwatSuzan S ElAdleAbdel Hafeez MoshrifFaten IsmailRawhya El-ShereefEsraa A TalaatSara HassaneinYousra HishamTamer A Gheitanull nullPublished in: Clinical rheumatology (2021)
Meticulous investigation of the chest manifestations is warranted in BD patients to undermine the actual magnitude of pulmonary impact. CTPA provides a realistic estimate of the extent of involvement even in asymptomatic cases. Key Points • Meticulous chest assessment is warranted in Behçet's disease patients to undermine the actual magnitude of pulmonary impact • CTPA provides a realistic estimate of the extent of involvement even in asymptomatic cases.