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MEFV gene testing may guide physicians for early diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever.
International journal of rheumatic diseases - 1 Jul 2018
Tezcan Mehmet E, Avci Mehmet, Mercan Ridvan, Aliustaoglu Mehmet, Sargin Mehmet
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is characterized by recurrent attacks of polyserositis. Even though clinical assessment is accepted to be the most important factor in the diagnosis of FMF, some diagnostic procedures may help the physician. In this study, we aimed to compare the number of diagnostic procedures performed and number of physician referrals in early diagnosed and late diagnosed cases....
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