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Increased frequency of MEFV genes in patients with epigastric pain syndrome


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The frequency of MEFV gene mutations in patients with epigastric pain syndrome and the control group.

GenotypePatient Group (n = 75)Control Group (n = 20)
Mutation/–3212
Heterozygotes for one mutation:
 R202Q/–152
 R761H/–50
 E148Q/–52
 V726A/–12
 M680I/–21
 G304R/–10
 M694I/–11
Homozygotes for one muation: R202Q/R202Q30
Compound heterozygotes for two mutations:
 R202Q/R761H20
 K695R/V726A10
 P396S/R408Q10
 L110P/E148Q10
 M680I/V726A10
Compound heterozygotes for three mutations:
 R202Q/M694V/V726A20
 R202Q/R408Q/E148Q10
 R202Q/R202Q/P369S10
Total7520

Diagnostic criteria of epigastric pain syndrome (Rome III criteria).

1Pain or burning localized to the epigastrium of at least moderate severity, at least once per week
2The pain is intermittent
3Not generalized or localized to other abdnominal or chest regions
4Not relieved by defecation or passage of flatus
5Not fulfilling criteria for gallbladder or sphincter of Oddi disorders

The demographic, clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients with epigastric pain syndrome and the control group.

ParametersPatient Group (n = 75)Control Group (n = 20)
GenderF: 54; M: 21F: 12; M: 8
Age (years)38.9 ± 13.934.6 ± 7.6
Family history of FMF18 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
Consanguinity10 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
Homozygotes3 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Heterozygotes30 (40.0%)8 (40.0%)
Compound heterozygotes10 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
Fever28 (37.3%)
Arthralgia27 (36.0%)
Chest pain11 (14.6%)
Oral ulcers10 (13.3%)
Kidney stones9 (12.0%)

Comparison of clinical findings between epigastric pain syndrome patients with/without MEFV gene mutations.

MEFV Gene Mutations
Negative (n = 32)Positive (n = 12)p Value
Family history5 (5.8%)12 (14.1%)0.54
Positive consanguinity3 (9.4%)7 (16.3%)0.38
Fever10 (31.3%)18 (41.9%)0.35
Arthalgia12 (37.5%)19 (44.2%)0.56
Chest pain3 (9.4%)8 (18.6%)0.26
Oral ulcers1 (3.1%)9 (20.9%)0.02
Kidney stones0 (0.0%)9 (20.9%)0.01

The genotype, clinical and demographic findings in familial Mediterranean fever patients.

PatientMEFV Gene MutationsSex AgeFamily HistoryAbdominal PainFeverArthalgiaChest PainMicroscopic Hematuria
#1G304R/–F–38[+][+][+][+][–][–]
#2R202Q/–F–27[+][+][+][+][–][–]
#3V726A/K695RF–28[+][+][+][+][–][–]
#4R202Q/R761HF–19[+][+][+][+][–][–]
#5R202Q/R202QM–31[–][+][+][+][+][–]
#6V726A/M694V/R202QM–29[+][+][+][+][–][–]
#7V726A/M694V/R202QM–41[–][+][+][+][+][–]
#8R202Q/E148Q/R408QF–37[+][+][–][+][–][–]
eISSN:
1311-0160
Język:
Angielski
Częstotliwość wydawania:
2 razy w roku
Dziedziny czasopisma:
Medicine, Basic Medical Science, other