[A Case Of Behçet's Disease In A Black Subject In Sikasso, Mali]

Area of Science:

• Autoinflammatory diseases
• Systemic vasculitis
• Rare diseases

Context:

• Behçet's disease is a rare autoinflammatory systemic vasculitis.
• Literature on Behçet's disease in Black individuals is scarce.
• This study presents a case in a 53-year-old Black male.

Purpose:

• To report a rare case of Behçet's disease in a Black individual.
• To highlight mucocutaneous and ocular manifestations.
• To discuss diagnostic criteria and treatment outcomes.

Summary:

• A 53-year-old Black male presented with mucocutaneous and ocular symptoms.
• The patient met the diagnostic criteria for Behçet's disease.
• Treatment with colchicine and prednisone resulted in good progress.

Impact:

• Contributes to the limited literature on Behçet's disease in Black populations.
• Emphasizes the importance of considering Behçet's disease in patients with relevant manifestations.
• Demonstrates effective management strategies for this rare condition.