Tonsillectomy as Treatment for Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis Syndrome

Authors

  • Kazuto Taniguchi Tara Town Hospital
  • Tatsuya Sakai Tara Town Hospital
  • Yasunobu Ichiyama Tara Town Hospital
  • Hirokazu Yamamoto Tara Town Hospital
  • Kazuyasu Uemichi Tara Town Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v37i1.16683

Keywords:

Tonsillectomy, PFAPA syndrome

Abstract

Although the etiology of periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome remain unclear, various treatments have been reported. We here describe two thought-provoking cases. Our experience suggests that tonsillectomy is effective against PFAPA syndrome, and can safely be performed in patients three years and older. We recommend that tonsillectomy be considered as early as possible in patients with PFAPA syndrome.

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Published

2017-10-04

How to Cite

Taniguchi, K., Sakai, T., Ichiyama, Y., Yamamoto, H., & Uemichi, K. (2017). Tonsillectomy as Treatment for Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis Syndrome. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 37(1), 101–103. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v37i1.16683

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Case Reports

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