Disease or Syndrome
Behcet syndrome
Subclass of:
Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases;
Skin Diseases, Vascular;
Anterior uveitis;
Mouth Diseases;
Vasculitis
Also called:
Behcet's disease
Definitions related to behcet syndrome:
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A rare chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the development of ulcers in the mouth and genital region and uveitis. Other signs and symptoms include arthritis, deep vein thrombosis and superficial thrombophlebitis.NCIU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A systemic vasculitis affecting both arteries and veins which manifests primarily as recurrent oral and genital ulceration, uveitis, characteristic rash, and arthritis. It may also cause central nervous system disease, gastrointestinal inflammation or ulceration, or thrombophlebitis.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(behcet's syndrome) Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves vasculitis, which is inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are: Sores in the mouth; Sores on the sex organs; Other skin sores; Swelling of parts of the eye; Pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints . More serious problems can include meningitis, blood clots, inflammation of the digestive system and blindness. Doctors aren't sure what causes Behcet's. It is rare in the United States, but is common in the Middle East and Asia. It mainly affects people in their 20s and 30s. Diagnosing Behcet's can take a long time, because symptoms may come and go, and it may take months or even years to have all of the symptoms. There is no cure. Treatment focuses on reducing pain and preventing serious problems. Most people can control symptoms with treatment. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesMedlinePlus GeneticsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Rare chronic inflammatory disease involving the small blood vessels. It is of unknown etiology and characterized by mucocutaneous ulceration in the mouth and genital region and uveitis with hypopyon. The neuro-ocular form may cause blindness and death. SYNOVITIS; THROMBOPHLEBITIS; gastrointestinal ulcerations; RETINAL VASCULITIS; and OPTIC ATROPHY may occur as well.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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(behcet's syndrome) Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves vasculitis, which is inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are: Sores in the mouth; Sores on the sex organs; Other skin sores; Swelling of parts of the eye; Pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints . More serious problems can include meningitis, blood clots, inflammation of the digestive system and blindness. Doctors aren't sure what causes Behcet's. It is rare in the United States, but is common in the Middle East and Asia. It mainly affects people in their 20s and 30s. Diagnosing Behcet's can take a long time, because symptoms may come and go, and it may take months or even years to have all of the symptoms. There is no cure. Treatment focuses on reducing pain and preventing serious problems. Most people can control symptoms with treatment. NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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Beh�et disease is a multisystem, relapsing, chronic vasculitic disorder with mucosal inflammation. Common manifestations include recurrent oral ulcers, ocular inflammation, genital ulcers, and skin lesions. The most serious manifestations are blindness, neurologic or gastrointestinal manifestations, venous thromboses, and arterial...Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
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Behcet's (beh-CHETS) disease, also called Behcet's syndrome, is a rare disorder that causes blood vessel inflammation throughout your body.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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Behcet disease is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder characterized by ulcers affecting the mouth and genitals, various skin lesions, and abnormalities affecting the eyes. In some people, the disease also results in arthritis (swollen, painful, stiff joints), skin problems, and inflammation of the digestive tract, brain, and...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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A systemic vasculitis, first described by Hulusi Behcet, a Turkish dermatologist, Behcet syndrome is most commonly seen in Turkey, Israel, the Mediterranean basin, and the Far East (where Japan and South Korea report the most cases). It can cause skin and mucosal lesions, uveitis, major arterial and venous vessel disease, and GI and...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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