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Table 1 Diagnostic criteria of Behçet’s disease

From: Persistent fever, neck swelling, and small vessel vasculitis following tonsillectomy in a patient with Behçet’s disease: a case report

Major criteria

Recurrent oral ulcerations

Aphthous ulceration, ≥ three episodes within 12 months

Minor criteria

Recurrent genital ulceration

Aphthous ulceration

Eye lesions

Anterior or posterior uveitis/retinal vasculitis

Skin lesions

Erythema nodosum-like, papulopustular, pseudofolliculitis

Positive pathergy test

Small red bump or pustule, 24 to 48 hours after applying a needle prick on the forearm