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  • Title: Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) or familial Hibernian fever: presentation in a four-day-old infant.
    Author: Savage T, Loftus BG, Tormey V, McDermott MF, Moylett E.
    Journal: J Clin Rheumatol; 2008 Dec; 14(6):342-5. PubMed ID: 18690165.
    Abstract:
    Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) is one of a number of well described hereditary periodic febrile syndromes. We report a case in an infant, with a strong family history of this disorder, who presented on day-of-life 4 with high fever, irritability, diarrhea, lethargy, and raised acute phase reactants. An extensive work-up, including a full sepsis evaluation, proved negative. Symptoms resolved spontaneously. Representation with similar symptoms at 7 months of age prompted successful diagnosis after full evaluation. Subsequent genetic mutation analysis has proven positive for the T50M mutation in exon 2 of the TNFRSF1A gene. To our knowledge, this is the youngest reported age of presentation of this rare autoinflammatory disorder which should be considered even at such a young age.
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