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Isolated optic disc paleness as initial presentation of Behçet’s disease: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Behçet’s disease (BD) is an idiopathic systemic vasculitis affecting both arterial and venous vessels of all sizes, leading to a wide variety of symptoms such as recurrent oral aphthae, genital aphthae, skin lesions, ocular, neurological, vascular, articular, and gastrointestinal involvement. Ocular involvement (OI) is common in BD, affecting up to 50% of patients, generally bilaterally, and can involve both the anterior and posterior segments, posing a significant threat of vision loss. While posterior segment involvement and fundus changes in BD are common, optic disc paleness is rare. Here, we present a case of a young male with isolated optic disc paleness as the initial presentation of BD.

Source: Discover Medicine

DOI: 10.1007/s44337-024-00170-z

Authors: Mohammed Alhamood, Tareq Muhammad, Ghassan Sultan, Mohanad Ali, Amin Abbass

Institution: Damascus Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,290