Behçet’s disease and avascular necrosis of the knees: a case report
This is case of bilateral AVN of the knees in a patient with BD warrants investigation of joint pain or symptoms in patients with BD and other autoimmune diseases even if not on corticosteroid treatment. Prompt evaluation of patients' symptoms decreases risks of development of serious complications and preserves their health.
Authors
- Meera Abou Dehn
- Wael Barakeh
- Mira Merashli
- Mohamad Ali Rida
- Riad Khouazami
- Sati Dib
- Oussama Nasrallah
Institutions
- American University of Beirut Medical Center (LB)
- American University of Beirut (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004554
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00