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Published in: Autoimmunity Highlights 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Review Article

Behçet’s disease physiopathology: a contemporary review

Authors: Mohamad J. Zeidan, David Saadoun, Marlene Garrido, David Klatzmann, Adrien Six, Patrice Cacoub

Published in: Autoimmunity Highlights | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Behçet’s disease, also known as the Silk Road Disease, is a rare systemic vasculitis disorder of unknown etiology. Recurrent attacks of acute inflammation characterize Behçet’s disease. Frequent oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers, skin lesions and ocular lesions are the most common manifestations. Inflammation is typically self-limiting in time and relapsing episodes of clinical manifestations represent a hallmark of Behçet’s disease. Other less frequent yet severe manifestations that have a major prognostic impact involve the eyes, the central nervous system, the main large vessels and the gastrointestinal tract. Behçet’s disease has a heterogeneous onset and is associated with significant morbidity and premature mortality. This study presents a current immunological review of the disease and provides a synopsis of clinical aspects and treatment options.
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Metadata
Title
Behçet’s disease physiopathology: a contemporary review
Authors
Mohamad J. Zeidan
David Saadoun
Marlene Garrido
David Klatzmann
Adrien Six
Patrice Cacoub
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Autoimmunity Highlights / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 2038-0305
Electronic ISSN: 2038-3274
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13317-016-0074-1

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