Behçet Syndrome - 16/06/23
, Didar Uçar, MD b, c, Uğur Uygunoğlu, MD b, d, Hasan Yazici, MD e, Yusuf Yazici, MD fRésumé |
Behçet’s syndrome is a systemic vasculitis affecting arteries and veins of all sizes as well as recurrent oral, genital, and intestinal ulcers, skin lesions, predominantly posterior uveitis, and parenchymal brain lesions. These can be present in various combinations and sequences over time and diagnosis is made by recognizing the manifestations, as there are no diagnostic biomarkers or genetic tests. Treatment modalities include immunomodulatory agents, immunosuppressives and biologics, tailored according to prognostic factors, disease activity, severity, and patients’ preferences.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Behçet’s syndrome, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical findings, Diagnosis, Outcome measures, Management
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Vol 49 - N° 3
P. 585-602 - août 2023 Retour au numéro
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