Gender Differences in Behçet’s Disease Associated Uveitis
Joint Authors
Ucar-Comlekoglu, Didar
Fox, Austin
Sen, H. Nida
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Behçet’s disease is a systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology, characterized by oral and genital ulceration, skin lesions, and uveitis as well as vascular, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal system involvement.
It is prevalent in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Eastern Asia.
The aim of this review is to evaluate the gender differences in clinical manifestations of Behçet’s disease, treatment responses, mortality, and morbidity.
Behçet’s disease has been reported to be more prevalent in males from certain geographic regions and particular ethnic groups; however, recent reports indicate more even gender distribution across the world.
There are gender differences in clinical manifestations and severity of the disease.
Ocular manifestations, vascular involvement, and neurologic symptoms are more frequently reported in male patients whereas oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and arthritis occur more frequently in female patients.
The disease can have a more severe course in males, and overall mortality rate is significantly higher among young male patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ucar-Comlekoglu, Didar& Fox, Austin& Sen, H. Nida. 2014. Gender Differences in Behçet’s Disease Associated Uveitis. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042625
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ucar-Comlekoglu, Didar…[et al.]. Gender Differences in Behçet’s Disease Associated Uveitis. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042625
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ucar-Comlekoglu, Didar& Fox, Austin& Sen, H. Nida. Gender Differences in Behçet’s Disease Associated Uveitis. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042625
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042625