Behçet Syndrome

Behçet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis affecting arteries and veins of all sizes as well as recurrent oral, genital, and intestinal ulcers, skin lesions, predominantly posterior uveitis, and parenchymal brain lesions. These can be present in various combinations and sequences over time and...

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Published inRheumatic diseases clinics of North America Vol. 49; no. 3; p. 585
Main Authors Hatemi, Gülen, Uçar, Didar, Uygunoğlu, Uğur, Yazici, Hasan, Yazici, Yusuf
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2023
Subjects
Behcet Syndrome - diagnosis
Behcet Syndrome - therapy
Humans
Vasculitis
Pathogenesis
Outcome measures
Diagnosis
Management
Behçet’s syndrome
Epidemiology
Clinical findings
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Summary:Behçet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis affecting arteries and veins of all sizes as well as recurrent oral, genital, and intestinal ulcers, skin lesions, predominantly posterior uveitis, and parenchymal brain lesions. These can be present in various combinations and sequences over time and diagnosis is made by recognizing the manifestations, as there are no diagnostic biomarkers or genetic tests. Treatment modalities include immunomodulatory agents, immunosuppressives and biologics, tailored according to prognostic factors, disease activity, severity, and patients' preferences.
ISSN:1558-3163
DOI:10.1016/j.rdc.2023.03.010