Pathophysiology of Behçet's Disease

    October 2011 in “ Pathology Research International ”
    Ümit Türsen
    Studysummary This article reviews potential factors influencing Behçet's disease, like increased neutrophil functions, immunological changes, stress, and hormonal alterations, but it presents no new clinical results.
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