Continuous evolution of clinical phenotype in 578 Japanese patients with Behçet’s disease: a retrospective observational study

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Authors

Yohei Kirino · Yokohama University of Pharmacy

Haruko Ideguchi · Yokohama Minami Kyosai Hospital

Mitsuhiro Takeno · Nippon Medical School

Akiko Suda · Hiratsuka City Hospital

Kana Higashitani · Yokohama City University

Yosuke Kunishita · Yokohama City University

Kaoru Takase‐Minegishi

Abstract

The present study revealed that phenotypical evolution was characterized by decreased incidence of the complete type and increment of gastrointestinal involvement in Japanese patients with BD during the last 30 years.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome Vasculitis and related conditions Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 217-217

DOI: 10.1186/s13075-016-1115-x

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