41. Questions And Answers About Behçet’s Disease Where Can People Get More Information About Behçet’s disease? www.behcets.org;National Organization for Rare Disorders PO Box 1968 55 Kenosia Avenue http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/behcets/behcets.htm

En español Health Information Health Topics Order Publications Studies with Patients Patient Research Registries ... NIAMS Coalition Members Health Topics PDF version Publication Date: January 1999 Revised April 2004 Questions and Answers About Behçet’s Disease This booklet contains general information about Behçet's (BAY-sets) disease. It describes what Behçet's disease is and how it may develop. It also explains how Behçet's disease is diagnosed and treated. At the end is a list of key words to help you understand the terms used in this booklet. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. What Is Behçet’s Disease? Who Gets Behçet’s Disease? What Causes Behçet’s Disease? What Are the Symptoms of Behçet’s Disease? ... Acknowledgments What Is Behçet’s Disease? The disease was first described in 1937 by Dr. Hulusi Behçet, a dermatologist in Turkey. Behçet's disease is now recognized as a chronic condition that causes canker sores or ulcers in the mouth and on the genitals, and inflammation in parts of the eye. In some people, the disease also results in arthritis (swollen, painful, stiff joints), skin problems, and inflammation of the digestive tract, brain, and spinal cord. Who Gets Behçet’s Disease?

42. Behçet’s Disease - Guide To Behçet’s Disease (Behcet's Disease) - Part 1 Of Behçet s disease was first described in 1937 by Dr. Hulusi Behçet, a dermatologistin Turkey. The exact cause of Behçet s disease is unknown. http://arthritis.about.com/od/behcetsdisease/ss/behcets.htm

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44. Behcet S Syndrome American Behcet s disease Association. PO Box 280240, Memphis, TN 381680240.http//www.behcets.com. Behcet s Organization Worldwide, Head Office. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/behcets_syndrome.jsp

45. MDchoice.com Behcet's Disease SETZ) disease. It describes what Behçet’s disease is and how it may develop.It also explains how Behçet’s disease is diagnosed and treated. http://mdchoice.com/Pt/consumer/behcets.asp

Advertisement Sign up for a FREE disease newsletter: Select Disease Allergies Arthritis Cholesterol Depression Diabetes Hypertension Medical Information Arthritis Center Allergy Center Kid's Health Cancer Center ... Health News From our Sponsors Interactive Education Simulators PhotoRounds Medical Databases MEDLINE CancerLit AIDSLine Healthcare Employment About Us Editorial Board Our Company Contact Us We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Spell Checker Search the Web's best medical sites Searches over 6,000 Medical Journals Health Information Monday, September 19, 2005 Find more information about this topic from either the Web or the world's best medical journals by using the search boxes at the top of this page. Behcet's Disease This fact sheet contains general information about Behçet’s (buh.SETZ) disease. It describes what Behçet’s disease is and how it may develop. It also explains how Behçet’s disease is diagnosed and treated. At the end is a list of key words to help you understand the terms used in this fact sheet. If you have further questions after reading this fact sheet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. What Is Behçet’s Disease?

46. Arthritis Insight-Behcet's Disease Information Bechet s diseaseWhat is it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed and treated?Find that out and more. http://www.arthritisinsight.com/medical/disease/behcets.html

In this section: Rheumatoid Arthritis Lupus (SLE) Juvenile Arthritis Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia Gout Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Spinal Stenosis Sjogren's Syndrome Lyme Disease Still's Disease Osteoporosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Polymyalgia Rheumatica Reiter's Syndrome Avascular Necrosis deQuervain?s tendinitis Dupuytren?s disease MP Joint Arthritis Behcet's Disease Raynaud's phenomenon Reflex sympathetic dystrophy 171 Types of Arthritis Current Discussion Archives Survey Disease Index ... Disease Index Behcet's Behcet's Disease Statistics Behçet?s disease is common in the Middle East, Asia, and Japan, but rare in the United States. In Middle Eastern and Asian countries, the disease affects more men than women. In the United States, the opposite is true. Behçet?s disease tends to develop in people in their twenties or thirties, but people of all ages can develop it. What is Behçet?s Disease? The disease was first described in 1937 by Dr. Helusi Behçet, a professor of dermatology in Istanbul. Behçet?s disease is now recognized as a chronic condition that causes sores or ulcers in the mouth and on the genitals, and inflammation in parts of the eye. In some people, the disease also results in arthritis (swollen, painful, stiff joints) and inflammation of the digestive tract, brain, and spinal cord. Most people with Behçet?s disease can lead normal lives and control their symptoms with proper medicine, rest, and exercise. Doctors can use many medicines to relieve pain, treat symptoms, and prevent complications. When treatment is effective, flares usually become less frequent after 1 or 2 years. Many patients eventually enter a period of remission. In some people, however, treatment does not relieve symptoms, and gradually more serious symptoms such as eye disease may occur. Serious symptoms may appear months or years after the first signs of Behçet?s disease.

47. Behcet S Organization Worldwide httphttp//www.behcets.org/ A site packed with information, stories and ideas,concerning symptons relating to sufferers of Behcet s disease. http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/15a83a.htm

48. Behcets Home Page Behcet s disease is a chronic rheumatic illness, initiated through the bodiesimmune system being overreactive, and producing unpredictable episodes of http://www.behcetsuk.org/

Subscribe to our mailing list powered by FreeFind Updated on; Behcet's Disease is a chronic rheumatic illness, initiated through the bodies immune system being over-reactive, and producing unpredictable episodes of inflammation which affect mostly the small blood vessels. Symptoms may occur wherever there is a blood supply. Most can be suppressed by the right and relevant treatment. To date the cause is still unknown. It is not known if the disease is hereditary, but this is suspected (some families do have the disease in different generations). It is not thought to be an infection. As a caring organisation, we want to give you the opportunity to stay up to date with our group and the information we provide. To enable us to maintain this site and bring you up to date information please consider making a donation. You will see links regarding donations dotted around the site. If you have been helped why not give a donation so that we can help others as well. We are making an effort to present you with the entire spectrum of information on Behcet's Disease . The emphasis of this site deals with providing support and information . In the meantime you can contact us at our e-mail address: information@behcetsuk.org

49. DermIS / Menu Principal / PeDOIA / índice / 14 Vascular Disorders / 14.6 Vas , Behcet s disease, Behcet s disease, NOS, behcets Syndrome, Behcet s http://dermis.multimedica.de/doia/diagnose.asp?zugr=p&lang=p&diagnr=136100&topic

50. American Uveitis Society: BEHCET'S DISEASE Behçet s disease is a chronic, relapsingremitting, occlusive vasculitis The disease occurs worldwide, however it has a much higher incidence in the http://www.uveitissociety.org/pages/diseases/behcets.html

A Patient Education Monograph prepared for the American Uveitis Society January 2003 by Esen Karamursel Akpek, MD and Robert S. Weinberg, MD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins Hospital. NOTE: The opinions expressed in this monograph are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the membership of the American Uveitis Society, its leadership, or the Editorial Board of UveitisSociety.org. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with one's personal physician. Introduction vasculitis affecting multiple organ systems in the body. It is a multifaceted syndrome, characterized by mouth and genital ulcerations (sores) and uveitis History hypopyon uveitis that could lead to blindness. Hypopyon occurs when white blood cells accumulate inside the front of the eye and actually form a layer visible by microscope or even by the naked eye. Course of Disease chronic Eye inflammation, which occurs in 70% of cases, is considered one of the major criteria upon which the diagnosis is based. Its complications are frequently sight threatening and require constant attention. The ocular disease is characterized by unpredictable, repetitive, explosive inflammatory attacks, which can subside spontaneously (without treatment). Between attacks, there is little or no evidence of inflammation in the eyes. In one third of cases, the front of the eye may be involved alone, presenting as severe anterior uveitis with

51. Behçet's Disease Of The Eye Resource Guide [NEI Health Information] What is the prognosis for someone with Behçet s disease? http//www.behcets.comProvides support and information to individuals with Behçet s disease, http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/behcets/index.asp

Text size: S M L Health Funding News Laboratories ... Health Information Related Topics: online catalog New! Diagram of the Eye Vision-Related TermsSelected Online Sources Finding an Eye Care Professional Talking to Your Doctor ... Eye Health Organizations Database New! On this page: Other Names NEI-Supported Research Other Resources Medical Literature The information provided in this Resource Guide was developed by the National Eye Institute to help patients and their families in searching for general information about . An eye care professional who has examined the patient's eyes and is familiar with his or her medical history is the best person to answer specific questions. Other Names Adamantiades The exact cause is unknown. It is believed that an autoimmune reaction may cause blood vessels to become inflamed, but it is not clear what triggers this reaction. Other symptoms may include arthritis, blood clots, and inflammation in the central nervous system and digestive organs. NEI-Supported Research Other Resources American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. (AARDA)

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53. Definitions Of Genetic Disorders-B. Behcet s syndrome behcets.htm Behcet s disease behcets.htm Behcet s diseaseautoimm.htm Behr 1 macdeg.htm Behr 2 macdeg.htm Bell s Palsy bellsp.htm http://www.icomm.ca/geneinfo/def-b.htm

54. Behcets And CNS Involvement of historical or laboratory finding that are specific for Behcet s disease . about getting a second opinion about the Behcet s disease diagnosis. http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/13591.html

Questions in The Neurology Forum are being answered by doctors from The Cleveland Clinic , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum Topic: Lupus Subject: Behcets and CNS Involvement I have diagnosed with SLE and Behcets. I have seizures because of the SLE that have been fairly well controlled mostly by prednisone. After developing huge hard palate mouth sores, nasal sores and sometimes genital sores, the doctors diagnosed Behcets. I am being encouraged to try Thalidomide and will probably start this as of the beginning of the year. I do know that Behcets can affect the CNS also and Im wondering what the symptoms might be and how would you differenciate the SLE from the Behcets? Is the treatment the same? The docs are concerned since I also have slight kidney involvement and the ulcers are now appearing on my hands and feet. It seems that each time these terrible ulcers and joint pain, excruciating headaches occur the only thing that alleviates them at all is prednisone in fairly large doses, is this the normal treatment for these two diseases? It is very difficult to research this myself as there is very little information on Behcets to be found. Thank you for your time and this wonderful forum!

55. Current Concepts In Behcet's Disease Current concepts in Behcet s disease. Summary Background – Behcet s disease (BD)is an idiopathic, chronic, multi system disorder characterized by an http://www.aaaai.org/aadmc/currentliterature/selectedarticles/2005archive/behcet

SELECTED ARTICLES FROM THE RECENT LITERATURE 2005 Current concepts in Behcet's disease Summary Background – Behcet's Disease (BD) is an idiopathic, chronic, multi system disorder characterized by an episodic course, and a variety of manifestations, which can vary considerably among different patients with BD. Findings - Concepts in the etiology and treatment of BD were reviewed by Evereklioglu of Erciyes Univ. in Kayseri, Turkey. Most investigators believe that a primary defect in BD is a dysfunction of vascular endothelium. In mild cases of BD, manifestations may be limited to orogenital ulcers and skin lesions. In more extensive involvement, occlusive vasculitis of arteries and/ or veins of any size occurs. This particularly involves the retinal and anterior segmental vasculature of the eye (present in over 50% of cases). When bilateral, such ocular involvement can lead to blindness. Pulmonary, G-I and CNS involvement seen in some cases can be life threatening. It has been postulated that immuno pathology involving agents such as phosphoantigens, super antigens, heat shock proteins may lead to the vascular abnormalities. Nitric oxide, endothelin and homocysteine have been considered as pathogenic mediators. A variety of immunosuppressive/anti/ anti-inflammatory agents have been tried to treat BD with variable benefit reported. There has been recent increased interest in thalidomide and TNF receptor antagonist agents in BD treatment.

56. Patient Support Groups — British Society For Rheumatology Patient Support Groups behcets Organisation Worldwide The purpose of this awareness of Behcet s disease and provide those with Behcet s disease with a http://www.rheumatology.org.uk/link/patient_support_links

Skip to content SiteMap Normal Text Large Text ... Guidelines Sections Publications Media Centre Membership BHPR ... Contact Us Personal tools You are not logged in Log in Register Search You are here: Home Links Patient Support Groups Home Professional Bodies and Resources Patient Support Groups Journals Log in Name Password Forgotten password Register Related External links Sick Children’s Trust Scoliosis Society Scleroderma Society Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Association Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance National Association for the relief of Paget’s disease National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society Myositis Support Group Ehlers-Danlos Support Group Patient Support Groups Up one level BackCare This website is designed to help you to understand more about BackCare and the issues surrounding back pain. The site also provides, facts, information on tips for a healthier back and specialist resources. Behcets Organisation Worldwide The purpose of this site is to increase the awareness of Behcet's Disease and provide those with Behcet's Disease with a resource that can not only better inform them but also can actively enhance their lives.

57. Behcet's Disease Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Disorders Behcet s disease information page compiled by NINDS. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/behcet/behcet.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system More about Behcet's Disease Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact Us My Privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health You are here: Home Disorders Behcet's Disease NINDS Behcet's Disease Information Page Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Behcet's Disease? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Behcet's Disease? The effects of the disease may include blindness, stroke, swelling of the spinal cord, and intestinal complications. The disease is common in Japan, Turkey and Israel, and less common in the United States. Is there any treatment? Treatment for Behcet's disease is symptomatic and supportive. Medication may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and/or regulate the immune system. Immunosuppressive therapy may be considered. What is the prognosis?

58. American Behcet's Disease Association: National Institute Of Neurological Disord The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is the leadingsupporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous http://www.ninds.nih.gov/find_people/voluntary_orgs/volorg40.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system At NINDS NINDS Staff Advisory Council Labs at NINDS Groups at NINDS Government Other NIH Institutes Government Resources Other related groups Organizations Professional Societies Search NINDS... (help) Contact Us My Privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health You are here: Home Find People Voluntary Organizations Organization Contact Information American Behcet's Disease Association P.O. 19952 Amarillo, TX 79114 Tel: 800-7-BEHCETS (723-4238) EMail: brivas@behcets.com http://www.behcets.com Description: Non-profit information and support resource. Provides information to the medical community and works to decrease isolation and stress for people with Behcet's Disease and their family members. National 501(c) tax-exempt organizations offer a comprehensive program of information and support services for patients and their families. They may offer patient and professional information and education materials, sponsor meetings and scientific workshops, fund research, and provide referrals to chapters and support groups. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Home About NINDS Disorders Funding ... Accessibility

59. Behcet's Disease. DermNet NZ Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. http://dermnetnz.org/systemic/behcet.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated Home For patients For doctors ... Site map Search: Home Systemic Behcet's disease What is Behcet's disease? Behcet's disease is a rare disease characterised by painful mouth ulcers, genital ulcers, eye problems and skin lesions. The disease is named after the Turkish dermatologist Hulusi Behcet who first described the syndrome in 1924. What causes Behcet's disease? The cause of Behcet's disease is unknown but it is presumed to be an autoimmune disorder. This is where an individual's immune system starts reacting against his or her own tissues. The reason for this remains a mystery but it is possible bacterial or viral infection may have a role in its development. Who is at risk of Behcet's disease? Behcet's disease is most common and more serious in people with Silk Road bloodlines. Silk Road countries include those in the Mediterranean basin, Middle East and Far East; the incidence is around 1 in 10,000 people. However, Behcet's disease is seen worldwide even in those with other ethnic heritage; in the US the incidence is reported to be 1 in 20,000. In people with Silk Road ancestry, Behcet's disease is more common in men than in women. However, the trend is reversed with more women than men being affected in people of other ethnic origins. The disease can develop at any age but is most common as people reach 20-30 years.

60. Index Personal page with information from two people with the disease. http://www.geocities.com/behcetsontario/

BEHCET'S ONTARIO Welcome to our web site "It is our goal to reach out to everyone, and provide as much information and support so that we may educate, understand and alleviate the isolation experienced with Behcet's." Behcet's is a multi-system vascular disease that can attack any part of the body where there is blood supply. It is a life long condition that has no cause, no cure to date. ABOUT US We are two women that suffer from this rare and chronic disease. After trying to find answers to a lot of our questions and doing much research on Behcet's we finally found each other. It was on a Behcet's internet message board. Much to our surprise we both lived in Ontario and in the same city. We were only five minutes away from each other. This was great news. At last we had someone to talk to who could understand what was going on. After many emails and phone calls we finally met. We didn't realize how many health issues we had in common. On a regular basis we both deal with headaches, mouth and genital ulcers, vision and intestinal problems,stroke like symptoms, brain lesions, skin lesions, arthritis, inflammation and chronic pain not to mention the frustration and isolation we both felt. Although we were diagnosed 5 years apart we had both progressed to having central nervous system problems and now have Neuro-Behcet's. WHY THIS PAGE?

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