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Investigating the Effects of Familial Mediterranean Fever on Growth and Puberty: Does the Duration of Puberty Change?

Bayrak Demirel Ozge , Duygu Arik Selen , Kandemir Tugce , Akgun Ozlem , Derya Kardelen Al Asli , Yildiz Melek , Poyrazoglu Sukran , Aktay Ayaz Nuray , Bas Firdevs , Darendeliler Feyza

Background: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is the most common hereditary periodic fever syndrome in Turkey. The effects of FMF on growth and puberty characteristics have yet to be investigated. This study aims to describe the features of children with FMF in terms of growth and puberty and compare them with healthy children.Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the clinical and laboratory records of 140 FMF-diag...