Behcet Oral Ulcer Prophylaxis — SCE Rheumatology MCQ

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A 55-year-old man with Behcet disease has recurrent oral ulcers. What is first-line prophylaxis?

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Correct answer: E — Colchicine

BSR/BAD 2024: Colchicine first-line for mucocutaneous Behcet. Topical therapies for individual ulcers. AZA second-line. Apremilast evidence from RELIEF trial. The clinical context makes this the single best answer among the listed alternatives.

Reference: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/conditions-and-diseases/musculoskeletal-conditions