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Could familial Mediterranean fever gene mutations be related to PFAPA syndrome?
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 1 Feb 2016
Celiksoy Mehmet H, Ogur Gonul, Yaman Elif, Abur Ummet, Fazla Semanur, Sancak Recep, Yildiran Alisan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The cause and pathophysiology of PFAPA syndrome is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine all MEFV gene variants relevant to familial Mediterranean fever in children with PFAPA syndrome. METHODS: All MEFV gene variants were analyzed in patients with PFAPA syndrome. All patients were evaluated using the Gaslini scoring system. Serum immunoglobulin levels were also determined upon admission....
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