Osteonecrosis as a rare musculoskeletal complication in Behcet's disease- the largest case series with literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behcet disease (BD) as a variable vessel vasculitis is mainly characterized by ocular involvement, genital and oral aphthosis, and erythema nodosum. However, major organ involvements including gastrointestinal involvement, nervous system, and vascular involvement are among the severe complications. Osteonecrosis is a rare complication of patients with BD. We aim to report the largest series of BD patients suffering from osteonecrosis.

Methods

We have retrospectively reviewed all patients in Iran Behcet's Disease Registry and reported those with osteonecrosis. Patients' medication and clinical features, symptoms, and details of osteonecrosis will also be presented. Furthermore, previously reported cases will also be reviewed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Nejadhosseinian M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687826 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature