Abstract
In neuro-Behçet's disease nervous involvement may occasionally precede somatic manifestations, making the diagnosis challenging. The reported case showed only a neurologic onset with relapsing-remitting form, transient brain MRI abnormalities and late appearance of typical muco-cutaneous lesions, thereby delaying the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment. MRI revealed cerebral alterations mimicking demyelinating disease, but lesions rapidly disappeared on close follow-up scans indicating vasogenic edema. Being aware of this atypical presentation and recognizing these transient abnormalities may be useful for a prompt diagnosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 319-324 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Neuroradiology Journal |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2012 |
Keywords
- Behçet's disease
- MRI
- Transient abnormalities
- Vasogenic edema
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging