Soran Mohammed Gharib, Hemin S. Mohammed, Abdullah Kamal Ghafour, Karokh Fadhil Hama Hussein, Jihad Ibrahim Hama, Abdullah Abdulrahman Qadir
Introduction Behçet's Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis are two distinct inflammatory conditions that have rarely been reported to coexist. This study reports a 41-year-old male patient with the co-occurrence of both conditions. Case presentation A 41-year-old male presented with chronic lower back pain for a period…
Co-Occurrence of Behçet's Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Rare Case Report
Soran Mohammed Gharib, Hemin S. Mohammed, Abdullah Kamal Ghafour, Karokh Fadhil Hama Hussein, Jihad Ibrahim Hama, Abdullah Abdulrahman Qadir
IntroductionBehçet's Disease and Ankylosing Spondylitis are two distinct inflammatory conditions that have rarely been reported to coexist. This study reports a 41-year-old male patient with the co-occurrence of both conditions.
Case presentationA 41-year-old male presented with chronic lower back pain for a period of 20 years. He also had left eye redness and painful oral ulcers. On physical examination, there were oral lesions and left eye redness (uveitis), and the patient's spine exhibited restricted mobility. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the sacroiliac joint showed sacroiliacis affecting both sacroiliac joints. Hence, the patient was diagnosed as a case of mixed Behcet's disease and ankylosing spondylitis. The patient was managed with Azathioprine (Imuran) tablet (50 mg) twice daily, Colchicine tablet (1 mg) once daily, Topical steroid and Ulciguard mouth spray, Prednisolone tablet (5 mg) once daily, calcium and vitamin D3 tablet once daily, steroid eye drops, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 2 weeks. As a result, the patient achieved a dramatic response with all the symptoms resolved.
ConclusionBehçet's disease and ankylosing spondylitis can coexist with overlapping presentations, making their clinical diagnosis challenging.
Soran Mohammed Gharib, Swara Ali Mawlud, Shaho F. Ahmed, Zana B. Najmadden, Aland Salih Abdullah, Dana T. Gharib, Hoshmad R. Asaad, Berun A. Abdalla and 1 more
Introduction Bartter syndrome is a rare genetically inherited salt-wasting disorder that is typically seen in children and neonates with association to many morbidities. We present a case of Bartter syndrome in an adult who showed excellent response to treatment. Case presentation The patient was a 23-year-old male…
Soran Mohammed Gharib, Swara Ali Mawlud, Shaho F. Ahmed, Zana B. Najmadden, Aland Salih Abdullah, Dana T. Gharib, Hoshmad R. Asaad, Berun A. Abdalla and 1 more
IntroductionBartter syndrome is a rare genetically inherited salt-wasting disorder that is typically seen in children and neonates with association to many morbidities. We present a case of Bartter syndrome in an adult who showed excellent response to treatment.
Case presentationThe patient was a 23-year-old male presenting with polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia, and fatigue, especially within the lower limbs for the last two years but no history of vomiting. He was clinically diagnosed with Bartter syndrome and received conservative management with a good response.
ConclusionBartter syndrome is a rare disease. It has a wide range of clinical presentations. It can be diagnosed clinically and confirmed by genetic testing. Conservative management has a good clinical outcome.
