Behçet's Syndrome

Abstract
A SYNDROME characterized by recurrent iritis and ulcerations of the mouth and genitalia was first described by Behçet1 , 2 in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1937 and is now known by his name. Other less common findings accompanying the syndrome have included thrombophlebitis,3 erythema nodosum4 and arthralgia.5 6 7 8 The syndrome usually runs a relatively benign course, manifested by intermittent episodes of mucocutaneous and ocular symptoms from days to months. The lesions usually start as small papules or vesicles, which rapidly ulcerate. Neurologic involvement accompanying Behçet's syndrome was first described by Knapp9 in 1941, 20 cases of neurologic complications having been reported since then. The . . .