Behcet's disease Flashcards
Behçet disease is associated with HLA- —— .
Behçet disease is associated with HLA-B51.
——- describes the formation of sterile skin pustules after minor trauma, and is characteristically found in Behçet disease.
Pathergy describes the formation of sterile skin pustules after minor trauma, and is characteristically found in Behçet disease.
The pathogenesis of Behcet disease involves mainly the T (helper/cytotoxic) ——–cells.
The pathogenesis of Behcet disease involves mainly the T (helper/cytotoxic) helper cells.
Anterior uveitis associated with Behcet disease is treated with (topical/systemic)———corticosteroids.
Anterior uveitis associated with Behcet disease is treated with (topical/systemic) topical corticosteroids.
Behcet disease affects the (arteries/veins/both the arteries and veins) ——— .
Behcet disease affects the (arteries/veins/both the arteries and veins) both the arteries and veins.
The most common clinical manifestation of Behcet disease is ——— .
The most common clinical manifestation of Behcet disease is ulcers in the skin and mucous membranes.
Posterior uveitis associated with Behcet disease is treated using (medication category) ———– .
Posterior uveitis associated with Behcet disease is treated using (medication category) immunosuppressive agents.
Behcet’s disease is an immune-mediated systemic ——and often presents with orogenital ulceration and uveitis.
Behcet’s disease is an immune-mediated systemic vasculitis and often presents with orogenital ulceration and uveitis.
The arthritis associated with Behcet disease is (symmetric/asymmetric)——– .
The arthritis associated with Behcet disease is (symmetric/asymmetric) asymmetric.
