Arthritis - Bechet's Disease

Bechet's Disease

  • Idiopathic, autoimmune disease, caused by inflammation of venules.
  • Associated with HLA-B51, thought to be triggered by an environmental agent
  • Symptoms include:
    • Recurrent mouth and genital ulcers
    • Uveitis
  • Often accompanied by a symmetrical arthritis of the lower limbs!
  • Non-erosive, and treated with steroid