definition
Behcet's syndrome is a rare chronic relapsing inflammatory disorder characterized by inflammation of the eyes and ulcers of the mouth and genitals. The cause is unknown. Symptoms include areas of abnormal skin changes (ulcers or lesions) of the mouth and genitalia that tend to recur spontaneously. Other systems of the body may also be affected including the joints, blood vessels, central nervous system, and/or digestive tract. (NORD/G. Eysenbach)
synonyms
Behçet's Disease, Aphthosis Behçet, Behçet's Syndrome, Bipolar Aphthosis
UMLS
ADAMANTIADES-BEHCET SYNDROME, BEHCET RECURRENT DISEASE, BEHCET SYNDROME, BEHCET TRIPLE SYMPTOM COMPLEX, Behcet's, Behcet's disease, Behcet's disease, NOS, Behcets Syndrome, Behcet's Syndrome, Behcet's syndrome, NOS, Complex, Triple-Symptom, Complexes, Triple-Symptom, Generalized aphthosis, OCULOBUCCOGENITAL SYNDROME, Syndrome, Behcet's, Triple Symptom Complex, Triple-Symptom Complex, Triple-Symptom Complexes
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