Pharyngeal stenosis in Behçet's syndrome. The first reported case

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Otolaryngology
• Rheumatology

Background:

• Behçet's syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disease affecting multiple systems.
• Gastrointestinal involvement can occur, but esophageal and pharyngeal complications are infrequent.

Observation:

• A case of Behçet's syndrome presented with dysphagia due to pharyngeal stenosis.
• This pharyngeal stenosis was a presenting feature of the condition.

Findings:

• Secondary pharyngeal stenosis is a previously unreported complication of Behçet's syndrome.
• The patient subsequently developed obstructive airway symptoms.

Implications:

• This case highlights the potential for rare pharyngeal complications in Behçet's syndrome.
• Early recognition of pharyngeal stenosis is crucial for managing airway obstruction in affected patients.