[Cryopyrin-associated periodic fever syndrome (CAPS) presenting as early-onset dementia, lacking typical recurrent fever or skin rash: a case report].

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A 54-year-old man with a university degree was admitted to our hospital because of a two-year history of progressive dementia. He had familial sensorineural hearing loss and had been treated for epilepsy since his 30s. On admission, he showed severe dementia and parkinsonism without fever or skin rash. Systemic inflammation was evident, and the CSF cell count and IL-6 level were elevated to 53/μl and 307 ‍pg/ml,...

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