Podcast # 330: Behcet Disease

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.