Transient neonatal Behcet's disease.
A term neonate with a transient form of Behcet's disease is described. The clinical and immunological features are detailed. As healing of the severe ulceration in this condition gives rise to scarring and cosmetic deformity recognition is important. Therapeutic intervention with corticosteroids is recommended after diagnosis.
D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn