Clinical Observation of Chronic Relapsing Aphthous Stomatitis with Behcet''s Disease in Children
Objective of the Paper: To inform pediatricians, rheumatologists and dentists with the features of Behçet's disease in children and with treatment of this disease. Key Points: Behcet's disease is systemic vasculitis with unknown aetiology characterized by recurrent mucosa erosions and ulcers of oral cavity and genitalia, frequent involvement of eyes, skin, with possible involvement of joints, internals, and central nervous system. For a long time the disease can manifest itself as chronic relapsing aphthous stomatitis. The paper includes a clinical case of a 15-year girl with Behcet's disease, where features and comprehensive therapy were described. Conclusion: System and local treatment of chronic relapsing aphthous stomatitis in children with Behcet's disease is prescribed depending on the immunological activity and duration of the disease, degree of involvement of different organs and systems into the pathological process, and taking into account a secondary infection.