INFLAMMATION OF UNKNOW ORIGIN

web inflammation unknown origin
Epidemiology

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Gender ratio

1:1

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Average onset age

16-35y

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Incidence

1-100/106

Disease presentation

  • Characterized by intense systemic inflammation with heterogeneous flare frequency
  • Diagnosed by elimination of other causes (infection, autoimmunity, cancer)

Main clinical symptoms

picto feverRepeated hyperthermia for a few hours in the evening

picto Joint painJoint pain/swelling

picto skin rashSkin rash

Biological signs

Light blue upIncrease in white blood cell counts

Light blue upIncrease in ferritin

Light blue downDecrease in glycosylated ferritin

Therapy

  • Corticosteroids
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Anti-IL-1 (e.g. Anakinra, Canakinumab)
  • Anti-IL-6 (e.g. Tocilizumab)