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Anal complication in Behçet's syndrome
The Japanese Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1977
Summary
Behçet's syndrome can cause rare anal ulcers in children. Systemic steroid therapy effectively healed the anal lesion, with no recurrence after treatment cessation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Behçet's syndrome is a rare multisystemic inflammatory disorder.
- Anal complications are an uncommon manifestation, particularly in pediatric cases.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old male presented with multiple anal ulcers and polypoid proliferations.
- Initial treatment with operative intervention and local steroids was ineffective.
Findings:
- Systemic administration of steroid hormone led to significant improvement and near-complete healing of anal ulcers.
- The patient achieved remission with gradual tapering and cessation of steroid therapy, showing no signs of recurrence.
Implications:
- This case highlights anal ulcer as a potential, albeit rare, complication of Behçet's syndrome in pediatric patients.
- Systemic corticosteroids appear to be an effective treatment modality for managing this specific anal manifestation.