Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · May 1996
Case ReportsAtypical PFAPA syndrome (periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, adenitis) in a young girl with Fanconi anemia.
To describe a case of atypical, severe, periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis syndrome (PFAPA syndrome) in a patient with Fanconi anemia. Important aspects about the PFAPA syndrome and Fanconi anemia are reviewed. ⋯ In patients with underlying hematologic disease such as Fanconi anemia, PFAPA syndrome may be associated with severe clinical problems in contrast to otherwise normal children with the disorder.