The association of Familial Mediterranean Fever and cryptogenic cirrhosis
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Familial Mediaterranian Fever (FMF) is an ethnically related genetic disease, characterized by spontaneously resolving episodes of fever and pain. Amyloidosis of the amyloid A type is the most important manifestation of FMF, affecting many organs, including the kidneys, adrenal glands, intestines, spleen, thyroid, heart, lungs and liver. There is an increasing concern about the association of non-amyloid chronic liver disease and FMF.
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دوره 6 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2008