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Behçet Disease Diagnosis — NDEB AFK MCQ

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ModerateOral MedicineBehçet Disease DiagnosisNDEB AFK

Aphthous-like ulcers occurring in a patient presenting with oral ulcers plus genital ulcers and uveitis should prompt investigation for which systemic condition?

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Correct answer: D — Behçet disease

The triad of recurrent oral aphthous ulcers + genital ulcers + ocular inflammation (uveitis) is the classic presentation of Behçet disease — a systemic vasculitis. Diagnosis is clinical (International Study Group criteria require recurrent oral ulceration plus 2 of: genital ulceration, eye lesions, skin lesions, or positive pathergy test). Behçet disease is most prevalent along the Silk Road (Turkey, Iran, Japan, China). Oral ulcers are the presenting feature in >70% of cases.

Reference: Neville – Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 4th ed., 2016