NCIt definition : A usually autosomal recessive inherited inflammatory disorder caused by mutations
in the MEFV gene. It is characterized by recurrent painful inflammatory attacks in
the abdomen, joints, and chest. The inflammatory attacks are associated with fever.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An autoinflammatory disease caused by MEFV gene mutations resulting in enhanced
IL-1 beta production. This results in attacks of fever, rash, peritoneal, pleural,
or pericardial serositis, and/or synovial inflammation along with increased acute
phase reactants. Complications may include vasculitis or amyloidosis.;