Neuro-Behcet Disease Presenting as Recurrent Aseptic Meningitis

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 27(3); 2009 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2009;27(3): 268-271.

재발성 무균수막염으로 발현한 신경베체트병

안경모, 이승연 하상원 한정호 조은경 김두응

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Neuro-Behcet Disease Presenting as Recurrent Aseptic Meningitis

Kyoung-Mo Ahn

Department of Neurology, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea

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.Key Words: Behcet’s disease, Recurrent aseptic meningitis, Vasculitis