For a diagnosis of Behcet's Disease, the following list of conditions have been mentioned in sources as possible alternative diagnoses to consider during the diagnostic process for Behcet's Disease:
The other diseases for which Behcet's Disease is listed as a possible alternative diagnosis in their lists include:
Only rarely does Behçet’s disease cause inflammation and ulceration (sores) in the digestive tract and lead to stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting. Because these symptoms are very similar to symptoms of other diseases of the digestive tract, such as a peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, and especially Crohn’s disease, careful evaluation is essential. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Behcets Disease: NIAMS)
Psoriasis often undiagnosed cause of skin symptoms in children: Children who suffer from the skin disorder called psoriasis can often go undiagnosed. The main problem is that psoriasis is rare in children, and not often seen by physicians for this reason. children may receive treatment for fungal skin infections. See misdiagnosis of psoriasis or symptoms of psoriasis.
Read these general articles with an overview of misdiagnosis issues.
When checking for a misdiagnosis of Behcet's Disease or confirming a diagnosis of Behcet's Disease, it is useful to consider what other medical conditions might be possible misdiagnoses or other alternative conditions relevant to diagnosis. These alternate diagnoses of Behcet's Disease may already have been considered by your doctor or may need to be considered as possible alternative diagnoses or candidates for misdiagnosis of Behcet's Disease. For a general overview of misdiagnosis issues for all diseases, see Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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