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Dermatomyositis-like eruptions and fasciitis with novel compound heterozygous MEFV mutations: Newly recognized features of a variant of familial Mediterranean fever.
The Journal of dermatology - 1 Sept 2021
Sumida Hayakazu, Migita Kiyoshi, Ida Hiroaki, Asano Yoshihide, Shimizu Jun, Kagami Shinji, Sugaya Makoto, Kadono Takafumi, Sato Shinichi
Abstract excerpt
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent febrile attacks and serositis. The diagnosis of FMF has been based on clinical criteria, including frequent symptoms and good response to the treatment with colchicine. Some patients with FMF show skin or muscle manifestations, which may be confused with other cutaneous or muscle disorders. Here we report a female in her...
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