Heterozygous MEFV Mutation Leading to Renal Failure: A Case Study

• Main Authors: Souhaila El Gazzane MD (Author), Amine Ichane MD (Author), Chaimae Nahi MD (Author), Khadija Mouaddine MD (Author), Bouchra Chkirate MD, PhD (Author), Aziza Guennoun MD (Author), Najat Oulahiane MD (Author), Hassan Ait Ouamar MD, PhD (Author), Lamiaa Rouas MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disorder, particularly common in the Mediterranean area. Mutations in the MEVF gene cause it. AA Amyloidosis is the most severe complication of FMF leading to chronic renal failure. We describe a rare pediatric case of a phenotype I famili...