A case of Behcet's disease associated with necrotizing small vessel vasculitis

ATEŞ A., Karaaslan Y., Aslar Z. O.

RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, vol.27, no.1, pp.91-93, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00296-006-0155-y
  • Journal Name: RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.91-93
  • Keywords: Behcet's disease, necrotizing vasculitis
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Cutaneous manifestations are an important feature of Behcet's disease (BD) and are classified as a major diagnostic criterion by the International Study Group (ISG). Necrotizing vasculitis as a skin manifestation in patients with BD has been reported rarely. In this report, we describe a patient who fulfills ISG criteria for the diagnosis of BD with necrotizing small vessel vasculitis developed necrosis on distal part of the fifth finger of right foot and the heel.