BEHCETS-DISEASE OF THE UTERINE CERVIX - A CASE-REPORT

Behcet's disease is a chronic disorder of unclear pathogenesis defined by multiple genital and oral ulcers, as well as ophthalmic changes. T he patient described in this case report presented clinically with rec urrent genital discharge, recurrent mild genital pain and a cervical u lcer. The diagnosis of Behcet's disease was established by the presenc e of cervical ulceration, two minor aphthous lesions in the vestibulum oris and a positive pathergy test. Although rare, Behcet's disease sh ould be considered in the differential diagnosis of genital ulceration of unknown etiology.