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Behcet's syndrome in Jordanians : experience of a single rheumatology unit
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Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2001), pp.29-32, 4 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2001-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
4
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Abstract EN
Objectives: To study the characteristics of Behcet'', syndrome and the geographic variations in differen regions in Jordan.
Methods: This is a retrospective study of 60 Jordaniar patients, attending a newly established rheumatology clinic at King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC) in tht period between 1998-2000.
Results: Forty-four male and sixteen femalepatients with a ratio of 2.75 : 1 were included in this study.
Orat ulceration occurred in 100% of patients, skin changes were noticed in 92 % and arthritis in 40 %.
Vasculai complications occurred in 50 % of patients.
Twenty eight male patients had vascular complications versus two female patients.
Pathergy test was positive in 52 %, ocular disease in 34 %, and cerebrovascular accidents in 10 % of cases.
Sixty five percent ofpatients were from the northern part of Jordan.
Conclusion: Behcet's syndrome is a common disordei in Jordan.
It is observed more in the northern than in the southern part of the kingdom.
Vascular, neurological and eye involacvement are the main causes of morbidity, and ruptured pulmonary artery aneurysms are one of the main causes oj mortality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Hirsh, Ala M.. 2001. Behcet's syndrome in Jordanians : experience of a single rheumatology unit. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 8, no. 1, pp.29-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-130761
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Hirsh, Ala M.. Behcet's syndrome in Jordanians : experience of a single rheumatology unit. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 8, no. 1 (Jun. 2001), pp.29-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-130761
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Hirsh, Ala M.. Behcet's syndrome in Jordanians : experience of a single rheumatology unit. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2001. Vol. 8, no. 1, pp.29-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-130761
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 32
Record ID
BIM-130761