Early treatment with infliximab in bilateral occlusive vasculitis as a presenting manifestation of Behçet' disease.

CASE REPORT: A 24 year old woman who complained of maculo-papulo rash, genital and bucal aphthous ulcers, abdominal pain, minor dyspnea and visual loss in both eyes. Funduscopy revealed a bilateral occlusive vasculitis including central vessels. Treatment was initiated with a methylprednisolone bolus (1 g/24h) and infliximab 5mg/kg/day (0-2-6 weeks and every 8 weeks). The treatment prescribed induced a fast remission. Visual acuity improved. The patient did not suffer any other relapse after one year of follow-up.

DISCUSSION: An initial treatment with Infliximab should be considered in Behçet disease for serious outbreaks, such as macular occlusive vasculitis with ischemia.