J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2009 Aug;27(3):268-271.

Neuro-Behcet Disease Presenting as Recurrent Aseptic Meningitis

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  • 1Department of Neurology, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea. hippocam@naver.com

Abstract

Behcet's disease is a systemic vasculitis that is characterized mainly by recurrent oral and genital aphthous ulcers, uveitis, and skin findings. Its neurological manifestations are well recognized. Recurrent meningitis in Behcet's disease is exceptional. We describe herein the case of a 31-year-old man who presented with recurrent aseptic meningitis without any specific cause. A few years later he developed oral and genital ulcers, and uveitis. Behcet's disease should always be considered in a differential diagnosis of recurrent aseptic meningitis without viral infection, particularly in the context of multisystem manifestations.

Keyword

Behcet's disease; Recurrent aseptic meningitis; Vasculitis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Meningitis
Meningitis, Aseptic
Neurologic Manifestations
Skin
Stomatitis, Aphthous
Systemic Vasculitis
Ulcer
Uveitis
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