PFAPA Syndrome in a Population with Endemic Familial Mediterranean Fever

Pehlivan E., Adrovic A., Sahin S., Barut K., Cinar O. K., Kasapcopur O.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.192, pp.253-255, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 192
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2017.08.078
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.253-255
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We reviewed the medical records of patients with periodic fever, aphthosis, pharyngitis, and adenitis (PFAPA) to investigate the clinical course, treatment response, and association with MEFV gene mutation. Familial Mediterranean fever should be considered in patients with PFAPA who do not respond to adenotonsillectomy.