Publications by authors named "Z Valtuile"
Front Pediatr
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a hereditary inflammatory disease commonly affecting digestion, but its digestive issues during attack-free periods have been under-researched.
- This study looked at 10 pediatric FMF patients who had endoscopy or colonoscopy and found common features such as the M694V mutation, chronic abdominal pain, iron deficiency, and growth retardation.
- Histological findings showed low-grade mucosal inflammation, indicating a unique intestinal profile that differs from typical inflammatory bowel diseases, suggesting these patients need specialized gastroenterological care.
