Abstract: Introduction: Vascular involvement, as a hallmark of Behcet’s disease (BD), involves arteries and veins of all size and may be a poor prognostic sign. Like the other manifestations of the disease, its prevalence varies widely according to the reports from different parts of the world (7.7 to 60%). The difference may be due to ethic variation or environmental factors. The aim of this study is to find the characteristics of ...
Polymyositis in Iran, analysis of 124 patients.
Abstract: AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the demography of Polymyositis in Iran. Methods: In the past 20 years, we had seen 124 patients in Rheumatology Research Center. All patients were classified by the American College of Rheumatology classification criteria. Ninety five items were checked for every patient. All patients were followed regularly and the data were updated at each visit. Results: Seventy one patients were female. The female to ...
Behcet’s disease and pregnancy.
Abstract: Introduction: Behcet's disease (BD) is a multisystem disorder with potential ability to influence pregnancy outcome. Changes in the BD may also occur during pregnancy. This study was designed to find the effect of pregnancy on BD and the outcome of pregnancy. Materials & Methods: We analyzed 59 pregnancies in 54 women with BD. The disease activity during pregnancy and in the 6 month period both before pregnancy and after delivery were ...
Iran’s Aspect of Behcet’s Disease in Children, the 1996 Survey.
Abstract: Introduction: There is considerable controversy in the characteristics of Behect's disease (BD) in children. The aim of this study is to show Iran's view m juvenile BD. Materials & Methods: Different manifestations of the disease were determined in the BD patients under the age of 16. They were compared with the adult patients by chi square test. Results: We had 102 children with BD. The male/female ratio was 1.04. Oral aphthosis (64%) ...