Behcet's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Recurrent aphthous ulcers are considered as “recurrent” when they…
A
recur more than or equal to 3 times a year
2
Q
Differentiate SLE with Behcets
A
SLE has painless, palatal ulcers can have nasal, vs Oral ulcers in
BEHCETs are BIG and recurrent
3
Q
Erythema Nodosum
A
erythema and u’ll feel nodules when touched; most prominent manifestation in inflammatory bowel disease
4
Q
Why is Pathergy Test abnormal in Behcet
A
unknown etiology but thought to be related to increased chemotaxis of neutrophils
5
Q
Uveitis
A
can be a manifestation of TB that is why the patient was tested for that in this case (Not My Stuff! case)
6
Q
Low molecular weight heparin usually given for DVT
A
recurrent DVT in Behcets
