Genital Ulcer: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: None written. Excerpt from the entry in Behcet Disease:
Genital ulcers occur in 57-93% of patients.

Perineal, perianal and groin lesions can occur in both sexes.

For males: Scrotum lesions are most frequent (90%) while penile lesions are infrequent.

For females: vulvar, vaginal and cervical lesions are common

Associated Diagnoses:

57% sensitive

8% sensitive, 99% specific