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Background
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the MEFV gene. Mutations in exon 10 are associated with typical FMF. Most Japanese patients with typical FMF are compound heterozygotes of M694I in exon 10 and E148Q in exon 2. However, the pathogenic role of E148Q remains controversial.
Methods
We assessed symptoms and serum cytokines among patients...
To report successful management of acute stage toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) by amniotic membrane transplantation. Interventional case report. A 6-year-old boy who had convulsions and fever due to encephalitis was treated by oral phenobarbital. Two weeks later, he developed a high fever and skin rashes involving >40% of the body, with a positive Nikolsky sign and oral blisters. Examination...
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