Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome / Disease

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Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome

Synonyms of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome

autosomal dominant periodic fever with amyloidosis
benign autosomal dominant familial periodic fever
familial hibernian fever
TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome
TRAPS

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) is a rare multisystem genetic disorder characterized by unexplained periodic episodes or ?attacks? of fever associated with additional symptoms including muscle pain (myalgia), abdominal pain, headaches and skin rashes. The specific symptoms can vary greatly from one person to another. The duration of the characteristic episodes can also vary, lasting anywhere from a couple days to one week to more than one month. Onset is usually during infancy or childhood. TRAPS is caused by mutations of the tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 (TNFR1) gene that encodes the 55-kDa receptor for TNF.

Organizations related to Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

For a Complete Report

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