Abstract
We present a 34-year-old man with a two-year history of aphthous stomatitis, who later developed painful, erythematous nodules on his lower extremities. A pathergy test was positive, and the diagnosis of Behçet syndrome (BS) was made. It is important for the dermatologist to recognize the wide variety of cutaneous manifestations of this disorder. A pathergy test is a simple diagnostic tool that may assist in making a diagnosis. Case reports of other unusual skin manifestations in BS also are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Behcet Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Behcet Syndrome / diet therapy
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Behcet Syndrome / drug therapy
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Behcet Syndrome / pathology
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Dapsone / therapeutic use
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Dietary Supplements
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Male
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Silver Nitrate / therapeutic use
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Stomatitis, Aphthous / diagnosis*
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Stomatitis, Aphthous / diet therapy
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Stomatitis, Aphthous / drug therapy
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Stomatitis, Aphthous / pathology
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Treatment Outcome
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Vitamins / administration & dosage
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Vitamins
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Dapsone
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Silver Nitrate