Behcet’s syndrome: investigations

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Behcet’s syndrome: investigations. White cell count: this is polymorph predominant. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis

  • White cell count: this is polymorph predominant
  • Protein: this is normal or raised
  • Glucose: this is normal
  • Oligoclonal bands (OCBs): these are absent
  • Interleukin 6 (IL-6): this is high

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) spine

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References

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