• Why does a child develop Behcet's disease?

My 14 year old child was diagnosed with Behcet's disease. Why does a child develop Behcet's disease?

2 Answers

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Chevy Chase, MD

The cause is unknown. Often in this situation, that represents a genetic cause.

Harrison B. Solomon, M.D.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Unfortunately, the cause is unknown. Basically, the child's own immune system attacks itself. If autoimmune disease runs in the family, there can be a genetic predisposition to this disease.

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