Rapid resolution of protracted febrile myalgia syndrome with anakinra: Report of two cases

Mercan R., Turan A., Bitik B., TUFAN A., HAZNEDAROĞLU Ş., GÖKER B.

MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY, cilt.26, sa.3, ss.458-459, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3109/14397595.2014.882221
  • Dergi Adı: MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.458-459
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Familial Mediterranean fever, Protracted febrile myalgia, Anakinra, Interleukin-1, Treatment, FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER, RESISTANT, PATIENT
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Protracted febrile myalgia syndrome (PFMS) is a very rare but severe manifestation of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) which is characterized by severe debilitating pain in large muscle groups that may last for several weeks. Colchicine is ineffective and treatment is largely supportive. Demonstration of crucial role of interleukin-1 (IL-1) in the pathogenesis of FMF has increased the use of IL-1 blockers in colchicine resistant or intolerant patients. Herein, we reported successful use of an IL-1 inhibitor, anakinra, in treatment of two patients with PFMS.