Behcet's Syndrome: Literature Review

Authors: Tunes, Roberto; Santiago, Mittermayer

Source: Current Rheumatology Reviews, Volume 5, Number 1, February 2009 , pp. 64-82(19)

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

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Abstract:

Behcet's syndrome (BS) is a multisystemic inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers and ophthalmic alterations, but also involving other systems, including joints, blood vessels, nervous, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. Its etiopathogenesis remains unknown, but epidemiologic data suggest an interaction among genetic, immunologic and infectious factors. BS has a worldwide distribution being most frequently seen in the Mediterranean area, Japan and Middle East. In Brazil there are no substantial data regarding its prevalence or incidence. The aim of the present study was to review the main epidemiologic data, clinical features, diagnostic criteria and current treatment of BS.

Keywords: Behcet's syndrome; epidemiology; pathogenesis; treatment

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339709787315357

Publication date: 2009-02-01

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