Manifestações orais da Doença de Behçet: relato de caso e revisão da literatura sobre as úlceras orais

Abstract

Behcet’s Disease (BD) is a rare autoimmune disease that can affect different parts of the body, including the oral cavity. This work is a case study and literature review on the oral manifestations of Behçet's Disease (BD). It was found that the presence of aphthous ulcers is one of the most common oral manifestations in BD. The objective of this work is to present a clinical case of BD focusing on its oral manifestations and to review the existing literature on the subject. The literature review included studies that reported the prevalence, clinical characteristics and management of oral manifestations of BD. The clinical case presented describes a 23-year-old female patient with a history of recurrent oral ulcers, genital ulcers, skin lesions and arthralgia, the diagnosis of BD was based on the presence of oral and systemic symptoms. BD treatment involves the use of immunosuppressive and antiinflammatory drugs, in addition to the symptomatic management of oral manifestations. In conclusion, an early diagnosis and adequate multidisciplinary treatment are important to prevent disease progression and improve the quality of life of patients.