Cluster analysis of phenotypes of patients with Behçet’s syndrome: a large cohort study from a referral center in China

• Published in: Arthritis research & therapy Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 45 - 9
• Main Authors: Zou, Jun, Luo, Jian-feng, Shen, Yan, Cai, Jian-fei, Guan, Jian-long
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central 30.01.2021; BMC
• Subjects: Age; Aneurysms; Arthritis; Behcet Syndrome - diagnosis; Behcet Syndrome - epidemiology; Behcet Syndrome - genetics; Behçet’s syndrome; Cardiovascular disease; China - epidemiology; Classification; Clinical manifestation; Cluster Analysis; Cohort analysis; Cohort Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Erythema; Esophagus; Female; Genotype & phenotype; Humans; Laboratories; Major organ involvement; Male; Medical referrals; Nervous system; Patients; Phenotype; Referral and Consultation; Sex; Sinuses; Thrombosis; Ulcers; Vein & artery diseases; China; Japan; Cluster analysis; Clinical manifestation; Phenotype; Behçet’s syndrome; Major organ involvement; Sex

Behcet's syndrome (BS) is a complex, heterogeneous disorder. However, classification of its subgroups is still debated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical features and aggregation of patients with BS in China, based on manifestations and organ involvements. This was a cro...