Clinical course of acute deep vein thrombosis of the legs in Behcet's syndrome

Abstract

Objectives: Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (LEDVT) is a serious complication of Behcet's syndrome. Management constitutes mainly of administration of immunosuppressives, but the predictors of relapse and the optimal choice of immunosuppressives remain unclear. In this prospective study, we aimed to detect the risk and predictors of relapse and treatment response to different modalities.