Besnier, Ernest


Besnier,

Ernest, French dermatologist, 1831-1909. Besnier-Boeck disease - systemic granulomatous disease of unknown cause which involves lungs with resulting fibrosis; also involving lymph nodes, skin, liver, spleen, eyes, phalangeal bones, and parotid glands. Synonym(s): Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann disease; Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann syndrome; Boeck disease; Boeck sarcoid; sarcoidosis; Schaumann syndromeBesnier-Boeck-Schaumann disease - Synonym(s): Besnier-Boeck diseaseBesnier-Boeck-Schaumann syndrome - Synonym(s): Besnier-Boeck diseaseBesnier prurigo - an atopic form which may be associated with asthma, hay fever, or other allergic conditions.