[Introducing a rare form of PFAPA from the marshal syndrome]

ABSTRACT

Fever is considered a common symptom in children. Periodic fever with less luadeuce produces additional complications. In this study, we present a rare periodic fever syndrome which contains; aphthus stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis [PFAPA] in a 3 year old child with typical symptoms. His fever was present for 2-4 days [100%], in addition, cervical adenitis and pharyngitis associated arthritis [only one tries] was observed. The sedimentation rate was increased. Its treatment consisted of antipyretic and corticosteroids. This lead to a good prognosis and with the passage of time had a complete resolution