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Behçet's syndrome and relapsing polychondritis: MAGIC syndrome

We describe a 30 years old man with typical features of both Behçet's syndrome and relapsing polychondritis but neither complete classification criteria. The term MAGIC syndrome (Mouth And Genital ulcers with Inflamed Cartilage) has been used to describe similarly affected patients. We present a brief review of previously reported cases.

Behcet's syndrome; polychondritis; relapsing; vasculitis


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