Vasculitis in Beh??et??s syndrome: evidence-based review

Autor: Neil A Reynolds
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: Current Opinion in Rheumatology. 20:347-352
ISSN: 1040-8711
DOI: 10.1097/bor.0b013e3282ff0d51
Popis: (1) Vasculitic manifestations in Behcet's syndrome involve several organs, including the eye, skin, major blood vessels, and central nervous system. (2) Azathioprine, cyclosporin, cyclophosphamide, and interferon-a are effective in the treatment of ocular manifestations of Behcet's syndrome. (3) Erythema nodosum lesions may be treated with colchicine. (4) Well-designed trials of agents for the treatment of Behcet's syndrome affecting major vessels and the central nervous system are required.
Databáze: OpenAIRE