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Interferon-alpha 2a treatment of neuro-Behcet disease.

Authors :
Nichols JC
Ince A
Akduman L
Mann ES
Source :
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society [J Neuroophthalmol] 2001 Jun; Vol. 21 (2), pp. 109-11.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Behcet disease is a multisystemic, chronic, recurrent inflammatory disorder characterized as a triad of hypopyon uveitis, oral aphthae, and genital ulcers. Neurologic involvement in Behcet disease (neuro-Behcet) is common. Neuro-Behcet disease typically manifests late after disease onset, rarely coincides with ocular involvement, and often heralds a poor prognosis for final vision and survival. We present a case of neuro-Behcet disease with neurologic onset concomitant with systemic and ocular involvement that was responsive to treatment with interferon-alpha 2a.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1070-8022
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11450899
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00041327-200106000-00011