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Typical and severe tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome in the absence of mutations in the TNFRSF1A gene: a case series.
Rheumatology international - 1 Dec 2012
Cantarini Luca, Lucherini Orso Maria, Cimaz Rolando, Rigante Donato, Baldari Cosima Tatiana, Laghi Pasini Franco, Galeazzi Mauro
Abstract excerpt
Tumor necrosis factor receptor-1-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) is the most common autosomal dominant autoinflammatory disorder and is caused by mutations in the TNFRSF1A gene encoding the 55-kDa receptor for tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α. TRAPS is characterized by recurrent attacks of fever, typically lasting from 1 to 3 weeks. In addition to fever, common clinical features include periorbital edema, a...
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