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Periodic fever in children
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PFAPA (periodic fever, apthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, cervical adenitis) is a rare condition of unknown cause affecting children. Although the exact etiology is unknown, inflammatory, immunological or genetic causes have been suggested. The diagnosis is made by exclusion of other causes of periodic fever.PFAPA (periodic fever, apthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, cervical adenitis) is a rare condition of unknown cause affecting children. Although the exact etiology is unknown, inflammatory, immunological or genetic causes have been suggested. The diagnosis is made by exclusion of other causes of periodic fever.
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Facial swelling has never been described as a component of PFAPA. We highlight our case with this unique presentation and association
Kishor Tewary
Spire Little Aston Hospital
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This page is a summary of: PFAPA and Its Association with Facial Swelling, March 2023, Sciencedomain International,
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/rdmms/v7/4802b.
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