Neuro-Behçet syndrome presenting as acute meningeal syndrome

KARA B., SOMER A., Pişkin S., AYDINLI N., Salman N., Yalçin I.

Journal of Infection, cilt.52, sa.4, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 52 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jinf.2005.07.026
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Infection
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Acute meningeal syndrome, Interferon alpha 2a, Neuro-Behçet
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Behçet's disease is a systemic vasculitic disease characterized mainly by recurrent oral and genital aphthous ulcers, uveitis and skin findings. Central nervous system involvement is a serious manifestation. A case of acute meningeal syndrome secondary to Behçet's disease is presented. Behçet's disease should always be considered in differential diagnosis of acute meningeal syndrome without signs of viral infection, particularly in the context of multisystem manifestations. © 2005 The British Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.