Muckle-Wells syndrome

Orpha code: 575OMIM code: 191900

Definition

Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS) is an intermediate form of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS; see this term) and is characterized by recurrent fever (with malaise and chills), recurrent urticaria-like skin rash, sensorineural deafness, general signs of inflammation (eye redness, headaches, arthralgia/myalgia) and potentially life-threatening secondary amyloidosis (AA type).

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
Neutrophilic urticaria
Pokrzywka neutrofilowa
ORPHA code
575
OMIM code
191900
ICD10 code
E85.0
ICD11 code
4A60.1

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