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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Systemic Autoimmune Diseases

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  • Behçet's disease is a multisystemic inflammatory disorder.
  • Commonly presents with oral aphthae, genital ulcers, and ocular lesions.
  • Arthritis is a frequent manifestation, but severe joint destruction is rare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of Behçet's disease with severe destructive arthritic changes.
  • To contribute to understanding the spectrum of joint involvement in Behçet's disease.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 52-year-old female patient.
  • Review of patient history spanning 30 years, including recurrent oral aphthae, genital ulcerations, and intestinal lesions.
  • Clinical observation of the onset and progression of polyarthritis and destructive arthritic changes.

Main Results:

  • The patient exhibited a 30-year history of Behçet's disease symptoms.
  • Developed significant morning stiffness and polyarthritis around age 30.
  • Showcased progressive, destructive arthritic changes in bilateral fingers, wrists, and left ankle.

Conclusions:

  • Severe destructive arthritis is an exceptionally rare complication of Behçet's disease.
  • The underlying mechanisms for such severe joint involvement remain unclear.
  • This case underscores the potential for significant musculoskeletal morbidity in Behçet's disease.