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Fibromyalgia in Behçet's syndrome
S Yavuz1, I Fresko, V Hamuryudan
1Department of Rheumatology, Cerrahpaşa Medical School, University of Istanbul, Turkey.
The Journal of Rheumatology
|November 18, 1998
Summary
Fibromyalgia (FM) affects 9.2% of Behçet
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Behçet's syndrome (BS) is a multisystemic inflammatory disorder.
- Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic widespread pain condition.
- The co-occurrence of BS and FM requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia (FM) in patients with Behçet's syndrome (BS).
- To assess the association between FM and Behçet's disease activity.
Main Methods:
- 108 BS patients completed self-questionnaires.
- Clinical evaluations included tender point assessment by palpation.
- Disease activity was assessed by a separate observer.
Main Results:
- 9.2% of BS patients met the American College of Rheumatology criteria for FM.
- The majority of patients diagnosed with FM were female.
- Patients with FM exhibited mild to moderate disease activity, with frequent musculoskeletal complaints.
Conclusions:
- Fibromyalgia is observed in a notable percentage of Behçet's syndrome patients.
- A trend suggests a higher frequency of FM among female BS patients.
- Musculoskeletal symptoms are common in BS patients with co-occurring FM.