Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  2008 Mar;11(1):80-83.

Multiple Intestinal Perforations in a Child with Behcet's Disease

• Choi KO
• Koh H
• Chung KS

Abstract

Behcet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder dominated clinically by recurrent oral and genital ulceration, uveitis and erythema nodosum. BD is very rare in children, especially those less than 10 years of age, who account for only an estimated 5% of all cases. Gastrointestinal ulcers, in patients with Behcet's disease with intestinal involvement are rare and have been reported in only 1-2% of all cases. The intestinal ulcers of Behcet's disease are usually multiple and scattered and tend to cause perforations associated with significant morbidity. Patients with BD and abdominal symptoms must be evaluated thoroughly for potential perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. Here we report the case of a 4 year 9 month old child with multiple perforations of the gastrointestinal tract associated with BD.

Keyword

Behcet's disease; Intestinal perforation; Child

MeSH Terms

Child
Erythema Nodosum
Gastrointestinal Tract
Humans
Intestinal Perforation
Ulcer
Uveitis