Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine New York University School of Medicine New York University School of Medicine New York, New York
Behcet syndrome is a systemic vasculitis which can present with skin and mucosal lesions, uveitis, arthritis, major arterial and venous vessel disease, and gastrointestinal and neurologic manifestations. As it is a multisystem disease it is in the differential diagnosis of many conditions, not just rheumatic diseases but also ophthalmology, dermatology and gastrointestinal conditions. This session will focus on the diagnosis of behcet syndrome, discussing the common and rare features of Behcet, common pitfalls in diagnosis and the natural course of this condition. The latest management of Behcet, with focus on various different systems that can be involved, current guidelines and new treatment options will be presented, using case studies and real world examples.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding the clinical manifestations of Behcet syndrome to diagnose patients earlier
Review the latest data on the management of Behcet syndrome