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Diffuse and multifocal nephrogenic adenoma with Familial Mediterranean Fever: a case report with molecular study.
Diagnostic pathology - 16 Jul 2015
Ishikawa Noriyoshi, Amano Chika, Taketani Takeshi, Kumori Koji, Harada Yuji, Hiraiwa Hisayuki, Itamura Kayoko, Maruyama Riruke
Abstract excerpt
Nephrogenic adenoma, also referred to nephrogenic metaplasia, is a benign proliferative lesion of urothelium, usually associated with chronic physical stimuli or inflammation. Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited autosomal recessive disease characterized by recurrent short episodes of fever. The site of mutation is found in MEFV gene which controls inflammatory responses. We have experienced a case of...
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