Podcast # 330: Behcet Disease
May 17, 2018•4 min
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Episode description
Author: Nick Hatch, MD
Educational Pearls:
- Behcet Disease is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ system.
- Typical symptoms include recurrent oral and genital ulcers, but more concerning features include skin rashes, ocular problems, and strokes.
- Patients with Behcet disease with hypotension should have low threshold for giving steroids.
References:
Arlt W, Allolio B. Adrenal insufficiency. Lancet, 2003; 361:1881.
Sakane T, Takeno M, Suzuki N, Inaba G. Behçet's disease. New England Journal of Medicine. 1999; 341:1284.
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