Clinical characteristics of behcet's disease in palestine, a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behçet's Disease (BD) is a chronic, systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology that affects multiple organ systems. It is characterized by recurrent oral and genital ulcers, ocular involvement, affecting arteries and veins of all sizes. It is more prevalent in countries along the ancient Silk Road. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, as there are no specific laboratory tests. The International Criteria for BD (ICBD) was developed to improve diagnostic accuracy. Management requires a multidisciplinary approach, with treatment strategies depending on disease severity. Despite BD's significant morbidity and diverse clinical manifestations, its prevalence and characteristics remain to be described in Palestine. This research provides critical insights into disease patterns and con

SUBMITTER: Daraghma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12288266 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature