title: Behçet's syndrome presenting with chronic periodontitis: a case report.
abstract: Behçet's syndrome is a disease of uncertain aetiology characterised by recurrent oral and genital ulcerations, ocular lesions and skin lesions. Although cases of this syndrome have been reported almost worldwide, the literature did not reveal any reports from this region. Management of this disorder is mainly palliative. However several treatment regimens have been tried. Following are some of the treatments considered effective. Azathioprine, corticosteroids, chlorambucil, transfusions of fresh blood or plasma and fibrinolytic therapy with phenformin and ethyloestrenol. The importance of multi-disciplinary management of such patients is emphasized.
authors: Department of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi.
authors: E G
authors: EG
authors: Wagaiyu
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Chindia
mesh_terms: D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007630:Kenya; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: C056627:Orabase; D008012:Lidocaine; D002266:Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium