Behçet syndrome (BS) represents a chronic, relapsing, multisystem, autoinflammatory disorder.
Precise etiology remains incompletely understood; strong but diverse genetic component
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Key symptom: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most frequent initial presenting symptom (65–70%); present in 97–100% during disease course, occurs in all three clinical subty...
Due to the complex pathogenesis and incomplete understanding of BS (including subtypes), there are no widely accepted treatment algorithms. Generally, treatment is centered on immu...
Depends on severity of system involvement and medication monitoring
Periodic ophthalmologic examinations
Caso F, Costa L, Rigante D, et al. Biological treatments in Behçet's disease: beyond anti-TNF therapy. Mediators Inflamm. 2014;2014:107421.
Chams-Davatchi C, Barikbin B, Shahra...
M35.2 Behcet's disease
N77.0 Ulceration of vulva in diseases classified elsewhere
136.1 Behcet's syndrome
616.51 Ulceration of vulva in diseases classified elsewhere
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BS is a clinical diagnosis.
Consider BS in patients presenting with recurrent oral and genital ulcers.
Treatment depends on severity of disease and medication side effect profile.
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