Table I.
Feature | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Male | Female | Female | Female |
Age, years | 3 | 6 | 12 | 1 year 4 months |
Quotidian fever | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Typical evanescent rash | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Hepatomegaly | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Splenomegaly | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* |
Lymphadenopathy | Yes | Yes | Yes* | Yes |
Pericarditis | Yes* | Yes | Yes* | No |
Pleuritis | No | Yes | No | No |
Abdominal pain | Yes | No | No | No |
Arthritis | Yes | Yes | Yes* | No |
Arthralgia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MAS | Yes | No | No | No |
Treatment to achieve remission | MPS IV, MPS PO | MPS IV pulse, MPS PO, MTX, tocilizumab | MPS PO, MTX | MPS IV, MPS PO |
Flares | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
MPS IV – methylprednisolone intravenous, MPS PO – methylprednisolone per os, MTX – methotrexate.
Signs were revealed by instrumental examination.