Behcet’s disease (Silk Road disease): a rare inflammatory disease

Abstract

Background: Behcet’s disease (Silk Road disease), a rare immune-mediated multisystem inflammatory disorder described by intermittent oralaphthae and genital ulcer, backsliding uveitis, mucocutaneous, articular, gastrointestinal, neurological and vascular manifestations, with no cure.It is brought about by changes in the: a) arteries that flexibly blood to the body tissues b) veins that return the blood to the lungs, the rear of the eyes retina, brain, joints, skin and bowels.

Case Presentation: A 55-year-old male patient was sensed with c/o joint agony in lower appendages, oral ulcer and scrotal ulcer. On physical assessment the patient was cognizant and oriented with B/L lower leg joint emanation. All lab examination including RA factor was within normal limits, with diminished Serum Vitamin D. HLA B51, ANA were checked and oral mucosal biopsy was done. The most punctual sign exhibited was oral disintegration, various shallow ulcer and scarcely any dissolved knobs in the scrotum. At that point the patient gave joint pain and numbness on right leg. On neurological assessment, a strange motor nerve conduction saw with right tibial neuropathy. At first, doubt with syphilis and tarsal tunnel disorder and following 7-8 days of affirmation, analyzed as Behcet's illness dependent on dermatological, rheumatologic and neurological signs. Treatment given was symptomatic and supportive with pain relievers, corticosteroid, antibiotics, IV fluids, PPI, vitamin supplement, laxative and local anaesthetic.

Discussion:Without adequate data it's difficult to examine, in light of anomaly and standardized treatment are questionable at present. New information with respect to its immunopathogenesis, genetics will significantly help in the advancement of research center tests, diagnostic criteria and particularly in the decision of the best treatment