A Rare Case of Behçet’s Disease Highlighting Uncommon Dilations: Case Report
Behçet’s disease (BD) is traditionally diagnosed based on clinical symptoms such as recurrent oral and genital ulcerations, eye and skin lesions, and, in some cases, a positive pathergy test. However, the clinical presentation of BD has evolved, with recent reports highlighting a broader spectrum of...
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| Language: | English |
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Riyadh Second Health Cluster Research Center, King Fahad Medical City (KFMC)
2025-04-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Medicine, Law & Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://jmlph.net/index.php/jmlph/article/view/204 |
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| Summary: | Behçet’s disease (BD) is traditionally diagnosed based on clinical symptoms such as recurrent oral and genital ulcerations, eye and skin lesions, and, in some cases, a positive pathergy test. However, the clinical presentation of BD has evolved, with recent reports highlighting a broader spectrum of manifestations, including vascular involvement in nearly half of affected patients. Our report presents a unique case of a 42-year-old male with BD and atypical vascular involvement. This case is noteworthy due to the atypical vascular dilations, which extend beyond the vascular sites commonly observed in BD. It underscores the complex and diverse presentations of BD and highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for atypical vascular involvement. The patient’s symptoms were effectively managed with immunomodulatory therapy, demonstrating the need for individualised treatment strategies. This report calls for further research to improve the understanding and management of such rare BD presentations, contributing valuable insights to the existing literature.
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| ISSN: | 2788-9815 2788-791X |