Neuro-Behçet's disease presenting as an isolated progressive cognitive and behavioral syndrome. Issue 5 (2nd November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saracino, Dario; Allegorico, Lia; Barbarulo, Anna Maria; Pollo, Bianca; Giaccone, Giorgio; D'Amico, Alessandra; D'Incerti, Ludovico; Bugiani, Orso; Di Iorio, Giuseppe; Sampaolo, Simone; Melone, Mariarosa Anna Beatrice
• Is Part Of: Neurocase. Volume 24:Issue 5/6(2018)
• Page Start: 238
• Page End: 241
• Publication Date: 2018-11-02
• Subjects: Vasculitis -- frontal lobe syndrome -- neuropsychology -- leukoencephalopathy -- cognitive syndrome; Neurology -- Periodicals; Neuropsychology -- Case Report; Mental Disorders -- Case Report; Nervous System Diseases -- Case Report; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1080/13554794.2018.1561898
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-4794

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Behçet's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder manifesting as a vasculitis that affects arteries and veins of any size. Up to 44% of cases may also present with neurological symptoms, thus defining Neuro-Behçet's disease. We describe a case of Neuro-Behçet's disease characterized by progressive behavioral and cognitive deterioration prevailing over other neurological symptoms, without evident systemic involvement.