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Primary Immunodeficiency Disease Mimicking Pediatric Bechet’s Disease
Behcet’s disease (BD) is a chronic inflammatory disease with multisystemic involvement. Its etiology is considered to involve complex environmental and genetic factors. Several susceptibility genes for BD, such as human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A26, IL23R-
Mayuka Shiraki +4 more
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The Role of Viral and Bacterial Infections in the Etiology of Behçet's Disease
Bacterial and viral pathogens may play a key role in Behçet's disease (BD) pathogenesis by triggering autoimmunity, molecular mimicry, or microbiome disruption. These infectious agents could initiate inflammatory pathways, contributing to BD's diverse clinical manifestations.
Mohsen Moghoofei +4 more
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We report a case of recurrent oral/scrotal ulcers with systemic symptoms in a 33‐year‐old man masked pulmonary tuberculosis: imaging showed cavitary consolidations with effusion, and thoracoscopic pleural biopsy demonstrated acid‐fast bacilli. Anti‐tubercular therapy led to complete resolution, underscoring TB as a key Behçet's mimic to exclude before ...
Rinoosha Rachel +4 more
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Dactilitis and oligoarthritis after BCG immunotherapy in a patient affected by bladder cancer
The treatment of bladder cancer with Bacillus of Calmette-Guerin (BCG) immunotherapy can induce the appearance of a reactive disorder. The Authors describe a 55-year-old male patient with bladder cancer treated with endovesical instillation of BCG ...
N. Elkhaldi +4 more
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Kikuchi–Fujimoto Disease Presenting With Complex Neurological Manifestations: A Case Report
Kikuchi–Fujimoto Disease (KFD) is a rare, typically self‐limiting inflammatory condition primarily associated with fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, and occasionally small‐vessel vasculitis. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement in KFD is exceedingly rare and has been described in isolated cases, including encephalitis, aseptic meningitis, and ...
Yusuf Kagzi +5 more
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Epidemiology of human leukocyte antigens among omani population
Oman is located on the Southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and its population has high levels of consanguinity. Human leukocytic antigen (HLA) typing analysis in human population holds unexploited potential for elucidating the genetic causes of ...
Issa Al Salmi +6 more
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Behçet‘s Syndrome (BS) is a variable vessel vasculitis according to the Chapel Hill Consensus Nomenclature (1) and may thus affect any organ, including major and minor arterial and venous vessels to a varying degree and with varying frequency.
Ina Kötter, Fabian Lötscher
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Purpose: To report a unique case of Behçet's disease that presented with atypical ocular manifestations. Methods: Case report. Results: A 23-year-old homosexual male presented with bilateral anterior uveitis, vitritis, neuroretinitis and a unilateral ...
Roy Schwartz +6 more
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Behçet’s Disease and Tuberculosis: A Complex Relationship
Behçet’s disease (BD) is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent orogenital ulceration and several systemic manifestations (such as gastrointestinal involvement, vascular disease or arthritis).
Sara Mendonça Freitas +4 more
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ABSTRACT Behçet's disease is a chronic, relapsing multisystem vasculitis known for its highly variable clinical spectrum. We report the case of an 18‐year‐old male who presented with progressive headache and facial swelling. Imaging revealed extensive thrombosis involving the dural venous sinuses, superior vena cava, and left brachiocephalic vein ...
Ubaid Ullah +8 more
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