Behcet's Disease

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Behcet's disease involves an evaluation of symptoms, a physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Tests that may be performed to help rule out other conditions (e.g., reactive arthritis, Crohn's disease) include biopsy of a lesion (oral, genital, or skin), lumbar puncture, and imaging tests (e.g., MRI scan). In many cases, the diagnosis is not confirmed for a number of months or even years.


Diagnostic criteria for Behcet's disease include development of mouth ...Read the full article