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Clinical features of Behcet's disease in Mongolia: a multicenter study
Javzandulam Balt1,2, Baasankhuu Jamyanjav1, Sarantuya Jav3
1Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Clinical Rheumatology
|March 12, 2020
Summary
This study reveals Behcet's disease clinical features in Mongolia, noting frequent nasal ulcers and headaches. Male patients with Behcet's disease face a worse visual prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Behcet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder with varied clinical presentations.
- Understanding regional variations in BD is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical features and outcomes of Behcet's disease patients in Mongolia.
- To identify potential environmental or regional factors influencing BD presentation.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 65 Behcet's disease patients diagnosed between January 2015 and January 2019 in Mongolia.
- Diagnosis was confirmed using the International Study Group criteria for Behcet's disease.
Main Results:
- Oral ulcers (100%), skin lesions (81.5%), and articular lesions (86.2%) were highly prevalent.
- Nasal mucous ulcers (55.4%) and recurrent headaches (76.9%) were frequent, potentially linked to environmental factors.
- Males exhibited a significantly higher incidence of poor visual prognosis (31.8% vs. 9.3%) compared to females.
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first comprehensive data on Behcet's disease clinical features in Mongolia.
- Nasal ulcerations and recurrent headaches are common in Mongolian BD patients.
- Male Behcet's disease patients in Mongolia have a poorer prognosis for ocular complications.
Keywords:
Behcet’s diseaseMongoliaMulticenter studyNasal mucous ulcersOcular symptomsSilk Road diseaseMore Related Videos
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