The expanded clinical spectrum of familial Mediterranean fever.

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The classical clinical features of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) are recurrent self-limited attacks of fever and serositis. Amyloidosis of the AA type is the major complication of the disease. The diagnosis of FMF is still based on a history of typical acute attacks, ethnic background, and frequently, notable family history. Together with the discovery of MEFV gene, the clinical criteria for the diagnosis of...

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