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BEHCETS SYNDROME Flashcards

1
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What is it?

A

a complex multisystem disorder associated with presumed autoimmune-mediated inflammation of the arteries and veins

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aetiology

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unknown

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triad of symptoms

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oral ulcers

genital ulcers

anterior uveitis

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4
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epidemiology

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easter Mediterranean

men

young adults 20-40 years

FH

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which antigen is it associated with?

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HLA B51

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other features

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thrombophlebitis and deep vein thrombosis
arthritis
neurological involvement (e.g. aseptic meningitis)
GI: abdo pain, diarrhoea, colitis
erythema nodosum

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DDx

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clinical

positive pathergy test

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