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The Impact of Different MEFV Genotypes on Clinical Phenotype of Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever: Special Emphasis on Joint Involvement.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Oct 2024
Aslan Esma, Akay Nergis, Gul Umit, Konte Elif Kilic, Gunalp Aybuke, Haslak Fatih, Adrovic Amra, Barut Kenan, Yildiz Mehmet, Sahin Sezgin, Kasapcopur Ozgur
Abstract excerpt
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is the most common monogenic autoinflammatory disease worldwide. In this retrospective cohort study, we aimed to assess the effects of various MEFV genotypes on the clinical characteristics of the patients, with a special focus on the joint involvement. In total, 782 patients with FMF were categorized into 3 groups according to the MEFV mutation; Group 1: Patients homozygous for...
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