Multiple aseptic abscesses and pulmonary involvement in a child with Behcet's disease phenotype: a case report.

Abstract excerpt

Background: Behcet's disease (BD) is a lifelong multi-systemic vasculitis disorder that can affect almost any organ. The frequency of involvement of each organ varies depending on demographic and geographical factors. The commonly affected systems include mucosal, articular, ocular, vascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal. Common gastrointestinal manifestations include mucosal ulcers, hemorrhage, and...

Topics

• Humans
• Male
• Behcet Syndrome
• Child, Preschool
• Phenotype
• Abscess
• Lung Diseases, Interstitial