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Impact of multiple MEFV variants of unknown significance on the diagnosis and clinical presentation of familial Mediterranean fever.
Immunological medicine - 1 Sept 2024
Kishida Dai, Yazaki Masahide, Nakamura Akinori, Tsuchiya-Suzuki Ayako, Ichikawa Takanori, Shimojima Yasuhiro, Sekijima Yoshiki
Abstract excerpt
The detection of variants of unknown significance (VUS) in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is common; however, their diagnostic value remains elusive, and the interpretation of multiple VUS remains difficult. Therefore, we examined FMF diagnosis-associated factors 1-year post-genetic testing in patients with only VUS and assessed the impact of multiple VUS on diagnosis and clinical features. A 1-year follow-up...
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