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===Natural History=== | ===Natural History=== | ||
*The symptoms of Behcet disease usually develop in the second to third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as | *The symptoms of Behcet disease usually develop in the second to third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as vision problems, arthritis, and . | ||
*The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___ | *The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___. | ||
===Complications=== | ===Complications=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
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Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
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Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
- The symptoms of Behcet disease usually develop in the second to third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as vision problems, arthritis, and .
- The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___.
Complications
- Common complications of Behcet disease include:
- Neuro Behcet
- Vision loss
- Aneurysm
Prognosis
- Depending on the extent of the disease at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as good.
- The worst prognoses are associated with retinal vasculitis, leading to blindness; vascular aneurysm formation, with possible rupture; and neuro–Behçet syndrome, which may lead to dementia despite appropriate aggressive treatment.