Preferred Label : Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome;
NCIt related terms : CAPS; Cryopyrinopathy;
NCIt definition : A group of autoinflammatory syndromes caused by mutations in the NLRP3 gene. Signs
and symptoms include rash, fever, headache, joint pain, conjunctivitis, and weakness.
The symptoms may exacerbate with exposure to cold weather.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A family of autoinflammatory diseases caused by gain of function mutations
in NLRP3, which encodes cryopyrin, resulting in inflammasome activation and enhanced
IL-1 beta and IL-18 production. This results in clinical signs and symptoms of inflammation
in the form of rash, fever, joint, neurologic and eye symptoms, with increased acute
phase reactants.;
Origin ID : C84657;
UMLS CUI : C2316212;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
False automatic mappings
See also inter- (CISMeF)
Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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