Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Behçet’s disease (BD) is a chronic, multisystem, autoinflammatory disorder classically characterized by recurrent oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis. However, atypical presentations including vascular thrombosis, pulmonary artery aneurysms, gastrointestinal lesions, and neurological involvement can precede the classic triad, making early recognition challenging. We report three unusual cases: (1) a 38-year-old male with multisite vascular thrombosis, (2) a 39-year-old female with pulmonary artery aneurysms, and (3) a 30-year-old male with parenchymal neuro-Behçet’s disease. All cases required multidisciplinary management and early immunosuppressive therapy to prevent life-threatening complications. These cases underscore the importance of high clinical suspicion and thorough investigation in patients presenting with atypical symptoms suggestive of BD.
Authors: Ahmed Al Maqbali, Khoula Al Maqbali
Institution: Ministry of Health
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414613325