Mucocutaneous lesions of Behcet's disease

Behcet's disease is particularly prevalent in "Silk Route" populations, but it has a global distribution. The diagnosis of the disease is based on clinical criteria as there is as yet no pathognomonic test, and mucocutaneous lesions, which figure prominently in the presentation and di...

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Published in:Yonsei medical journal 2007-08, Vol.48 (4), p.573-585
Main Authors: Alpsoy, Erkan, Zouboulis, Christos Constantin, Ehrlich, George Edward
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behcet Syndrome - drug therapy
Behcet Syndrome - pathology
Female
Humans
Male
Oral Ulcer - drug therapy
Oral Ulcer - pathology
Review
Skin Ulcer - drug therapy
Skin Ulcer - pathology
Thrombophlebitis - drug therapy
Thrombophlebitis - pathology
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Summary:Behcet's disease is particularly prevalent in "Silk Route" populations, but it has a global distribution. The diagnosis of the disease is based on clinical criteria as there is as yet no pathognomonic test, and mucocutaneous lesions, which figure prominently in the presentation and diagnosis, may be considered the diagnostic hallmarks. Among the internationally accepted criteria, painful oral and genital ulcers, cutaneous vasculitic lesions and reactivity of the skin to needle prick or injection (the pathergy reaction) are considered hallmarks of Behcet's disease, and often precede other manifestations. Their recognition may permit earlier diagnosis and treatment, with salutary results. This paper describes the various lesions that constitute the syndrome and focuses on those that may be considered characteristic.
ISSN:0513-5796
1976-2437
DOI:10.3349/ymj.2007.48.4.573