Behcet's disease Flashcards
1
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Define Behcet’s disease
A
complex multi-system associated with presumed autoimmune mediated inflammation of the arteries and veins.
2
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typical triad for behcets?
A
oral ulcers, genital ulcers and anterior uveitis
3
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risk factors of behcets disease?
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- More common in Turkey, Greece and Central Asia
- More common in men
- Affects young adults (20 – 40 years old)
- Family history is a risk factor
4
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other features of behcets?
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- deep vein thrombosis
- Arthritis
- GI: abdominal pain, diarrhoea, colitis
- Erythema nodosum
5
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investigations?
A
mainly clinical
• Pathergy Test
