title: [Behçet's disease. Apropos of 32 cases].
abstract: The study of 32 cases of Behçet's disease has enabled the authors to ascertain that the disease presents no particular characteristics in Lebanon, except certain variations in the frequency of the symptoms. Their study includes two familial cases, or approximately 3 p. cent and confirms the severity of these forms. Colchicine proves to be an effective treatment able to cure cutaneous and articular symptoms and perhaps stabilize the ocular lesions. The long-term efficacy of steroid therapy in ocular manifestations is not certain. Chlorambucil caused a stabilization of ocular lesions in four patients.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003078:Colchicine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D003078:Colchicine
vernacular_title: La maladie de Behçet. A propos de 32 cas.