P.93Small fiber neuropathy underlying autoinflammatory syndromes in children

Small fiber neuropathy affecting the small A δ and C fibers is rare in children. Few data have been published on the etiology of small fiber neuropathy in the pediatric population. Metabolic, infectious, and toxic causes were described. It has been associated with several autoimmune disorders such as Sjogren disease, fibromyalgia and celiac d isease, but there are no reports of an autoinflammatory etiology. The aim of the present study was to highlight the potential etiologic role of autoinflammatory syndromes, particularly familial Mediterranean fever, in small fiber neuropathy and erythromelalgia in the pediatric population.
Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research