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Behçet disease is an inflammatory condition that affects many parts of the body. The health problems associated with Behçet disease result from widespread inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis). This inflammation most commonly affects small blood vessels in the mouth, genitals, skin, and eyes.
The cause of Behçet disease is unknown. The condition probably results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, most of which have not been identified. However, a particular variation in the HLA-B gene has been associated with the risk of developing Behçet disease.
Behçet disease is most common in Mediterranean countries, the Middle East, Japan, and other parts of Asia. However, it has been found in populations worldwide.
Most cases of Behçet disease are sporadic, which means they occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. A small percentage of all cases have been reported to run in families; however, the condition does not have a clear pattern of inheritance.
Nyu Langone Health-Center For Arthritis & Autoimmunity
Yusuf Yazici is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Yazici is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Behcet Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Behcet Disease, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Vasculitis.
APHP Pitié Salpétrière
Patrice Cacoub practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Cacoub is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behcet Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cryoglobulinemia, Vasculitis, Takayasu Arteritis, Vitrectomy, and Leg or Foot Amputation.
Miguel Gay-Gonzalez practices practicing medicine in Santander And Univ. Of The Witwatersrand, South Africa. Mr. Gay-Gonzalez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Behcet Disease. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Lung Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
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Published Date: June 01, 2017
Published By: National Institutes of Health