Behçet's disease - syndrome

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SYMPTOMS

If uveitis is present in Behçet's disease, then ocular symptoms may include blurring of vision, photophobia and ocular pain, usually bilaterally.

SIGNS

In mild cases of Behçet's disease, the oral or genital ulcers, or other skin lesions, may be the only findings; however, occasionally ocular disease may be the initial finding. When present, the uveitis may be severe and recurrent, with hypopyon, iridocyclitis, posterior synechiae, papilloedema, vitritis and cystoid macula oedema. An occlusive vasculitis may also occur, with retinal haemorrhages, oedema and vascular sheathing.