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2020


Turk J Pediatr


62


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Sacroiliitis associated with familial Mediterranean fever in childhood: a case series and review of literature.

Authors

Yıldırım D G, Fidan H K, Gönen S, Söylemezoğlu O
Turk J Pediatr. 2020; 62(2):175-181.
PMID: 32419408.

Abstract

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal-recessive auto-inflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of fever with serositis. Sacroiliitis associated with FMF is very rare, especially in children. We aimed to describe the demographic, clinical, laboratory features, and treatment responses of pediatric patients with FMF -related sacroiliitis.