Clinical features of Behcet ’s disease in Mongolia: a multicenter study

ConclusionsClinical manifestations of BD in Mongolia are presented for the first time. The visual prognosis was significantly worse in males. Nasal mucous membrane ulcers and recurrent headaches were frequent among Mongolian patients with BD.Key Points• First results of the examination of the clinical features of Behcet’s disease patients in Mongolia.• Nasal ulcerations and recurrent headaches are frequent symptoms in Mongolia Behcet’s disease patients, potentially attributed to climate.• Male Behcet’s disease patients in Mongolia have a significantly worse prognosis for eye-related complications and vision.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research