Behçet's disease: Urogynecological manifestations in women


Kirkali Z.

International Urogynecology Journal, cilt.5, sa.3, ss.164-167, 1994 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 5 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 1994
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/bf00386631
  • Dergi Adı: International Urogynecology Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.164-167
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Behçet's disease, Genital ulcers, Gynecological manifestations
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Behçet's disease is a multisystem disease, common in Mediterranean countries, the Middle East and Japan. As there is no specific diagnostic test for Behçet's disease, the diagnosis is made on a clinical basis. The gynecological features are mainly genital ulcerations, observed in 80%-90% of patients. The ulcers are usually multiple, varying from 2 to 15 mm in size, which can be misdiagnosed as syphilis or herpetic lesions. Behçet's disease may present with frequency, dysuria, urgency or urge incontinence. Dressings, general hygiene and analgesics are the appropriate treatment. A full gynecological examination must be performed in all patients complaining of other system manifestations of this disease. © 1994 The International Urogynecology Journal.