The Amyloidoses Collection

Basic Information
Disease Name: Behcet Syndrome
Alternative Names:
  • Adamantiades-Behcet Disease Complex
  • Behcet Disease
  • Behcet Triple Symptom Complex
  • Behcet's Syndrome
  • Old Silk Route Disease
  • Triple Symptom Complex
  • Triple-Symptom Complex
  • BD
MeSH Description: Rare chronic inflammatory disease involving the small blood vessels. It is of unknown etiology and characterized by mucocutaneous ulceration in the mouth and genital region and uveitis with hypopyon. The neuro-ocular form may cause blindness and death. Synovitis; thrombophlebitis; gastrointestinal ulcerations; retinal vasculitis; and optic atrophy may occur as well.
Type: Clinical condition associated with amyloidosis
ICD-10 Classification Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Tissue: Kidney, Salivary Gland, Gastrointestinal Tract
Associated Amyloidosis: AA Amyloidosis
Precursor Proteins:
Co-deposited Proteins: No information available
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