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Behçet disease in Western Algeria.

M E A Ghembaza1, N Bouabdallah1, A Lounici1

  • 1Service de médecine interne, CHU Tidjani Damerdji Tlemcen, 13000 Algérie.

Medecine Et Sante Tropicales
|April 14, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Behçet disease predominantly affects men in western Algeria, with dermatologic and ocular issues being most common. Early diagnosis is often delayed, highlighting a need for improved awareness and management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Behçet disease is a rare multisystemic inflammatory disorder.
  • Its epidemiological and clinical characteristics can vary significantly by geographic region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the epidemiological and clinical spectrum of Behçet disease in western Algeria.
  • To identify common manifestations and diagnostic delays in this specific population.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, retrospective study design.
  • Analysis of medical records for 61 diagnosed Behçet disease patients from 1990 to 2015.

Main Results:

  • The study identified a male predominance (80.3%) with a mean age at onset of 27.2 years.
  • Oral ulcers were universal (100%), followed by ocular (71.2%) and dermatologic (60% genital ulcers, 56.4% pseudofolliculitis) manifestations.
  • A significant diagnostic delay (mean 4.8 years) was observed, with ocular and vascular complications being frequent alongside dermatologic findings.

Conclusions:

  • Behçet disease in western Algeria presents with a high prevalence of mucocutaneous and ocular involvement, predominantly in males.
  • The findings underscore the need for increased clinical suspicion and timely diagnosis to mitigate severe complications.
Keywords:
AlgeriaBehçet diseaseepidemiologyvasculitis

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