Podcast # 330:  Behcet Disease

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.

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