Behcet’s Disease: Presented with Genital Ulcer.
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2015-09
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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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Behcet’s disease, Genital ulcer, Vasculitis
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Afroz Sayma, Ara Gulshan. Behcet’s Disease: Presented with Genital Ulcer. Journal of Enam Medical College. 2015 Sept; 5(3): 175-178.