there is some data in the literature on the association of hla-b5 and some manifestations of behçet's disease (bd), especially ocular lesions. we studied 433 patients to see if there was any relationship between b51 and the manifestations of the disease. clinical manifestations of bd were compared in patients having hla-b51 (155 patients) and those lacking hla-b51 (278 patients). oral aphthosis...

Methods We retrospectively reviewed the charts of all BS patients evaluated with a suspicion of gastrointestinal involvement. We identified those with GIBS and surveyed their demographic features, other BS manifestations, clinical, endoscopic and histologic gastrointestinal findings, and treatment modalities. Patients were evaluated either in the outpatient clinic or if not possible by phone ca...

INTRODUCTION Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are idiopathic conditions that primarily affect the gastrointestinal tract, but also are associated with a variety of systemic or extra-intestinal manifestations. These extra-intestinal manifestations may implicate multiple organ systems. For some of these disorders there is evidence that the severity and duration of the inflammatory...

the isocyanates are widely used as precursors of polyurethane products, as well as carbamate insecticides. toluene 2,4-diisocyanate (tdi) is one of the most important commercially used isocyanates. humans may be exposed to tdi by inhalation, ingestion, dermal and eye contact. tdi is a powerful irritant to the mucosal membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts, eyes and the skin. p...

Dermatomyositis (DM) is a subset of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) which is characterized by chronic inflammation of skin and muscle weakness, and often involving other organs, such as skin, heart, gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary, and joints [1-5]. The subtypes of DM include classical DM, which has muscle manifestations as well as a variety of cutaneous manifestations; another subse...

behçet’s disease (bd) which is classified among vasculitides is a systemic disease with various manifestations. its clinical course is characterized by attacks and remissions. till now, two nationwide surveys of bd from iran and japan and 4 major case series from turkey, korea, morocco and england have been reported. clinical picture of bd is dominated by mucous membrane manifestations, includi...

Introduction: In recent years it has become evident that Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) reactivation can present as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke or Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in immunocompetent immunocompromised patients. Both VZV cerebrovascular visceral manifestations may appear the absence of a cutaneous rash.