Behcet’s Disease: Presented with Genital Ulcer

Journal Title: Journal of Enam Meical College - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 3

Abstract

Behcet’s disease which can affect almost every organ system of the body and is diagnosed mainly clinically is a rare condition. The presence of certain clinical features, elimination of other possible causes of patient’s symptoms and if possible proof of vasculitis by biopsy of an involved tissue supports a diagnosis. We report a young female presented with 7-day history of vulval ulcer and erythema nodosum. Diagnosis was made according to International Study Group criteria for Behcet’s disease and histological findings. She was treated with corticosteroid, colchicine and dapsone which caused significant clinical improvement. We report this case to increase awareness among physicians on Behcet’s disease to improve its management.

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Sayma Afroz, Gulshan Ara

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  • EP ID EP36244
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v5i3.24751
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Sayma Afroz, Gulshan Ara (2015). Behcet’s Disease: Presented with Genital Ulcer. Journal of Enam Meical College, 5(3), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-36244