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What is the history of Behcet Syndrome?
When was Behcet Syndrome discovered? What is the story of this discovery? Was it coincidence or not?
It was discovered & labeled by a Turkish dermatologist in 1936.
Posted Sep 17, 2017 by Carole-Anne Halsey 2000
In 1937, a Turkish dermatologist, Hulusi Behcet, discovered the association of oral and genital ulcerations with hypopyon-uveitis. Americans pronounce is Bah-shetts; however it is French and should be pronounced Bah-Cheys. Since then, Behcet’s Disease was associated with vasculitis. The disease is recognized worldwide, but there are significant differences in the epidemiological, genetic and clinical characteristics of the disorder between ethnic groups and in different geographic locations. As there are no specific manifestations nor specific diagnostic tests, the term "Behcet’s Syndrome" is preferred by some, especially for patients from low-prevalence areas whose disease manifestations are generally less severe and possibly due to other underlying conditions (known as the trisomy of Behcet's which is EDS, POTS, and MCAD). The disease is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if not treated. Treatment is dependent on the site and severity of manifestations. In America, it is considered a faux pas to call BD Behcet's Syndrome because it took many years to have it classified as a disease. The medical community doesn't tend to take syndromes as seriously.
Posted Mar 16, 2022 by Shelby 2750
Translated from spanish
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It is a enfeedad that develops in the silk route and was dedcrita by a physician turk, who gave his name to the Behcet's disease
Posted Sep 17, 2017 by Salvador 2000
