Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5726270 European Journal of Radiology 2017 10 Pages PDF
Abstract

•Pediatric Behçet's disease is difficult to diagnose.•Imaging can play a pivotal role in diagnosis of pediatric Behçet's disease.•New diagnostic criteria includes imaging findings now.

ObjectiveTo emphasize the diverse diagnostic imaging findings of pediatric Behçet's disease and to define the fundamental imaging clues for pulmonary, vascular, gastrointestinal and central nervous system involvements of Behçet's disease in pediatric age group. We also aim to list the major imaging differences of Behçet's disease in childhood and adulthood.ConclusionThe diagnosis of pediatric Behçet's disease is challenging. Imaging can narrow the differential diagnosis by using some substantial clues and prevent diagnostic delays.

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