Abstract: Pattern of Rheumatic Diseases in Iran: They have the same frequency and the same pattern as in Western countries. A study from 1993 demonstrated a prevalence of 32.6% among adults (31.4% in the USA, Cunningham 1984). Inflammatory disorders counted for 11% of all rheumatic diseases. The ratio of RA to AS was 8/1 (7/1 in USA), and SLE to Scleroderma 3.5/1 (3.6/1 in USA). Psoriatic arthritis and Reiter's syndrome were ...
Abstract: Introduction: Behcet's Disease (BD) is characterized by recurrent attacks and remissions, making difficult the assessment of the treatment's result. Moreover, the remission period between the attacks is not the same and may vary from one attack to another. The attack periods are not always the same and may vary in severity, or extent of organ involvement. Iran Behcet's Disease Dynamic Activity Measure (IBDDAM) takes in account all of these parameters ...
Abstract: Introduction: Large vessel involvement is one of the hallmarks of Behcet's disease (BD). Like the other manifestations of the disease, its prevalence differs due to ethnic variation and environmental factors. The aim of this study is to find the characteristics of vasculo Behcet in Iran. Materials & Methods: In a cohort of 4429 patients with BD, those with vascular involvement were selected (VB). Different manifestations of the disease were compared with ...
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The natural history of ocular lesions in Behcet's Disease (BD) is gradual progressions of lesions toward severe loss of vision or blindness. The association of cytotoxic drugs and steroids has dramatically changed the outcome. However, some authors still believe that the improvement is temporary and in the long run (10 years) the eyes progress toward blindness no matter what treatment was applied. The aim of this study was to ...
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The natural history of ocular lesions Behcet’s Disease (BD) is gradual progressions of lesions toward severe loss of vision or blindness. The association of cytotoxic drugs and steroids has dramatically changed the outcome. However, some authors still believe that the improvement is temporary and in the long run (10 years) the eyes progress toward blindness no matter what treatment was applied. The aim of this study was to address ...
Abstract: Introduction: Despite the well-established association of malignancy and autoimmune diseases, malignancy seems to be infrequent in Behcet's Disease (BD). The evidence for neoplasm in BD is derived primarily from case reports (only 19 cases in the literature). This study was designed to find the occurrence of malignant disorders in a large group of patients with BD, and their characteristics. Patients & Methods: We reviewed the medical records of all patients with ...
Abstract: Introduction: Behcet's Disease (BD) is mainly seen in the countries along the Silk Rout. Among Asian countries, there is no data from Afghanistan on the clinical features of BD. Near 2 million Afghan immigrants live in Iran. This is a report on the clinical features of the disease in them with a comparison to the Iranian patients. Patients & Methods: All Afghan patients with BD referred to our BD unit ...
Abstract: Introduction: In a preliminary report to the 8th International Congress on Behcet’s Disease (BD) in 1998, we showed the efficacy of combination therapy with low dose pulse Cyclophosphamide (LDP) and Methotrexate (MTX) in posterior uveitis (PU) and retinal vasculitis (RV) of BD. We present here our experience with more patients and a longer follow up. Patients & Methods: BD Patients who were on the association of LDP and MTX due ...
Abstract: Purpose: Cardiac involvement is not a common feature of the scleroderma, but may be important. The aim of this study was to find the frequency and the characteristics of cardiac involvement in sclroderma. Methods: Our cases were selected consecutively from 1997 to 1999, according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria. A complete cardiac examination (clinical, electrocardiography, chest X-ray, echocardiography, exercise test) was performed for all patients. These data were ...
Abstract: The prognosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus depends partly on renal involvement. Lupus nephritis has evolved from a frequently terminal process such as type IV lupus nephritis according to WHO classification to one in which a fairly normal quality of life and good outcome are possible. The aim of this study was to try to predict the short-term outcome of type IV lupus nephritis by looking at the disease variables before ...