Abstract: INTRODUCTION: BD has been reported to be associated with ankylosing .spondylitis (AS) in many cases. We observed spondyloarthropathy (SpA) in our Behcet's patients more than in the normal population of Iran which is 0.18% (p
Vascular Involvement In Behcet’s Disease: Report Of 323 Cases.
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 ...
Vasculitis in Ocular Lesions Of Behcet’s Disease, Impact on Outcome.
Abstract: Introduction: Ocular lesions are the leading cause of morbidity in Behcet’s disease (BD). Many factors contribute to the loss of vision in BD, as uveitis, retinal vasculitis, and their secondary complications such as cataract, hemorrhage, vessel necrosis, neovascularization, optic atrophy, etc. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of retinal vasculitis on the evaluation of ocular Behcet’s (OB) and its outcome after an early or late treatment. Materials & ...