The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Behcet's Disease includes:
Diagnosing Behçet’s disease is very difficult because no specific test confirms it. Less than half of the patients initially thought to have Behçet’s disease actually have it. The doctor must examine a patient with symptoms and rule out other conditions with similar symptoms. Because it may take several months or even years for all the common symptoms to appear, the diagnosis may not be made for a long time. A patient may even visit several different kinds of doctors before the diagnosis is made.
These symptoms are key to diagnosing Behçet’s disease:
Besides finding these signs, the doctor must rule out other conditions with similar symptoms, such as Crohn’s disease and Reiter’s syndrome. The doctor may also recommend that the patient see an eye specialist to identify possible complications related to eye inflammation. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Behcets Disease: NIAMS)
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