https://idwiki.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Pathergy_testPathergy test - Revision history2026-04-28T19:20:59ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.8https://idwiki.org/index.php?title=Pathergy_test&diff=8835&oldid=prevAidan: Created page with "== Background == * A test used in the diagnosis of Behçet disease == Procedure == * Insert small, sterile needle into skin of the forearm * Circle area of needle inser..."2022-02-18T15:31:08Z<p>Created page with "== Background == * A test used in the diagnosis of <a href="/Beh%C3%A7et_disease" title="Behçet disease">Behçet disease</a> == Procedure == * Insert small, sterile needle into skin of the forearm * Circle area of needle inser..."</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Background ==<br />
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* A test used in the diagnosis of [[Behçet disease]]<br />
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== Procedure ==<br />
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* Insert small, sterile needle into skin of the forearm<br />
* Circle area of needle insertion<br />
* Assess area at 24 hours<br />
* Assess area at 48 hours<br />
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== Interpretation ==<br />
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* Positive test is a small red bump or pustule at the site of needle insertion one to two days later<br />
* Suggestive of [[Behçet disease]], though not sensitive nor specific<br />
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[[Category:Clinical exam]]<br />
[[Category:Rheumatology]]<br />
[[Category:Dermatology]]</div>Aidan