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Behcet's Disease and Endocrine System
Joint Authors
Source
Pathology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic disease which is characterized by recurrent oral apthous ulcerations, recurrent genital ulcerations, skin eruptions, ocular involvements and other various systemic manifestations as well as systemic vasculitis.
Endocrine involvement in BD regarding various systems can be seen.
Hypophysis is one of the best and dense vascularized organs of the body, thus it is likely that it can be affected by BD.
Not only anterior hypophysis functions, but posterior hypophysis functions as well can be affected.
As BD is a disease of autoimmune process, it may be possible that adrenal insufficiency or alterations in the cortisol levels could be expected.
Another concern is whether or not there is insulin resistance in patients with BD.
The avaliable data suggests that there is an increased susceptibility to insulin resistance in patients with BD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ozhan, Onur& Sezer, Kerem. 2011. Behcet's Disease and Endocrine System. Pathology Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ozhan, Onur& Sezer, Kerem. Behcet's Disease and Endocrine System. Pathology Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ozhan, Onur& Sezer, Kerem. Behcet's Disease and Endocrine System. Pathology Research International. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501364