Autoinflammatory syndromes

Autoinflammatory syndromes (pronunciation: aw-toh-in-flam-uh-tor-ee sin-drohmz) are a group of genetic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation without a clear cause. These syndromes are often caused by mutations in genes involved in the regulation of the immune system.

Etymology

The term "autoinflammatory" is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "inflammatory" referring to the body's immune response to perceived threats. The term "syndrome" is derived from the Greek word "syndromē" which means "concurrence".

Types of Autoinflammatory Syndromes

There are several types of autoinflammatory syndromes, including:

• Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
• Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS)
• Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS)
• Hyper IgD Syndrome (HIDS)
• Behçet's disease

Symptoms

Common symptoms of autoinflammatory syndromes include:

• Fever
• Rash
• Joint pain
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of autoinflammatory syndromes often involves genetic testing, as well as evaluation of symptoms and family history.

Treatment

Treatment for autoinflammatory syndromes often involves managing symptoms and preventing complications. This may include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and biologic therapy.

See Also

• Inflammation
• Immune system
• Genetic disorders

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Autoinflammatory syndromes
• Wikipedia's article - Autoinflammatory syndromes

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