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Cureus
November 2024
Gynecology, CosmeSurge Group, Dubai, ARE.
Behçet's disease (BD) is a systemic auto-inflammatory vasculitis. The clinical pictures of BD involve the skin and mucosal membranes such as oral and genital ulcers, ocular lesions, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, muscular, nervous systems, and joints. A 38-year-old woman was repeatedly suffering from oral, genital, and ocular lesions, wound dehiscence after any surgical procedure, and joint pain.
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October 2024
Internal Medicine Department, CHU SOUSS-Massa, Agadir, Morocco.
Background: Behçet's disease (BD) is a rare, multisystemic inflammatory disorder with a diverse range of manifestations, primarily affecting the mucocutaneous and ocular systems. While vascular involvement is less frequent it can be severe, with coronary aneurysms being particularly rare.
Case Description: We report a 28-year-old male with BD who developed a giant anterior interventricular artery aneurysm.
Cureus
August 2024
Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU.
Behçet's syndrome is a complex chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by widespread inflammation of the blood vessels, affecting various systems in the body. Although its exact cause remains unknown, genetic predisposition, particularly HLA-B51/B5 gene carriage, and environmental factors are believed to play roles. The disease typically manifests in individuals aged 20-40 years, with an uncommon occurrence in children and elderly individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
November 2024
Department of Immunopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Background Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a rare subepidermal autoimmune blistering disorder. The clinical and demographic parameters of this disease in Indian patients have not yet been elucidated in detail. Objective We aimed to study the clinical and demographic characteristics, disease course, and treatment aspects of MMP patients.
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