Random Medical Fact #36: Behcet disease
01/31/08 11:22 Filed in: Medical
This is a rare, multisystem disorder that generally
occurs in males younger than 20 years of age. There
is a classic triad of mouth ulcers, genital ulcers,
and uveitis. Focal neurological deficits may also be
present.
Lab results usually show elevated ESR, and nonspecific changes on biopsy.
Treatment choices include corticosteroids, dapsone, colchicine, azathioprine, cyclosporine, and chlorambucil.
Lab results usually show elevated ESR, and nonspecific changes on biopsy.
Treatment choices include corticosteroids, dapsone, colchicine, azathioprine, cyclosporine, and chlorambucil.
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