Pseudo-Behcet Syndrome

Gender of the patient

Is the patient a young or middle-aged adult?

Does the patient give an extensive history of medical evaluations?

Does the patient use or abuse narcotics?

Does the patient claim multiple drug allergies?

Is the patient knowledgable about medicine and/or work in a clinical setting?

Does the patient report symptoms suggestive of Behcet’s disease?

Does a physical exam show no or few objective findings, with none of the classic findings?

Does the patient have self-inflicted injuries?

Are laboratory markers of inflammation (ESR, CRP) are normal or only slightly elevated?