Introducing a rare form of PFAPA from the Marshal Syndrome
AbstractFever is considered a common symptom in children. Periodic fever with less luadeuce produces additional complications. In this study, we present a rare periodic fever syndrome which contains; aphthus stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) in a 3 year old child with typical sym...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mazums.ac.ir/index.php?digital_library&do=downloadPdf&sid=634 |
| Summary: | AbstractFever is considered a common symptom in children. Periodic fever with less luadeuce produces additional complications. In this study, we present a rare periodic fever syndrome which contains; aphthus stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) in a 3 year old child with typical symptoms. His fever was present for 2-4 days (100%), in addition, cervical adenitis & pharyngitis associated arthritis (only one tries) was observed. The sedimentation rate was increased. Its treatment consisted of antipyretic and corticosteroids. This lead to a good prognosis and with the passage of time had a complete resolution. |
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| ISSN: | 1735-9260 1735-9279 |