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MEFV gene mutations in familial Mediterranean fever phenotype II patients with renal amyloidosis in childhood: a retrospective clinicopathological and molecular study.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Nov 2002
Balci Banu, Tinaztepe Keriman, Yilmaz Engin, Guçer Safak, Ozen Seza, Topaloğlu Rezan, Beşbaş Nesrin, Ozguç Meral, Bakkaloğlu Ayşin
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BACKGROUND: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by recurring attacks of fever and serositis. The definition of the mutated gene has allowed molecular diagnosis of the disease. The most important complication of FMF is the development of AA type secon...
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