Do the MEFV gene mutations increase in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease? Preliminary analysis

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DOĞAN İ., Altunoglu A., Ozturk C., Kose K., Yuces G., ERSOY O., ...More

ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.11, no.4, pp.311-313, 2020 (ESCI)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/acam.20053
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.311-313
  • Keywords: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Familial Mediterranean Fever, MEFV Gene Mutation, Colchicine, Amyloidosis, FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER, DIAGNOSIS, COEXISTENCE, AMYLOIDOSIS, CRITERIA
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the frequency of MEFV gene mutations in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) patients with abdominal pain, tenderness, fever or arthritis attacks who may have coexistence of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF).