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Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children

Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1 29 Nisan 2026
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Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children

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Aim: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease with abdominal pain, recurrent fever, pleuritis, arthritis, and skin lesions. Tel-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen Criteria amongst various diagnostic criteria are introduced. Material and Methods: This study is conducted to evaluate the Tel-Hashomer, Livneh, and Yalçınkaya-Özen Criteria among pediatric FMF patients for practical application. A total of 113 patients’ records were reassessed according to three criteria, and the likelihood of an FMF diagnosis was calculated based on the logistic model developed by Yalçınkaya et al. Patients’ likelihood of having FMF according to the logistic model, the rates of FMF diagnosis at presentation and after six months of colchicine treatment were calculated, and the rates of diagnosis after six months of colchicine treatment according to the Tel-Hashomer criteria were compared with the rates of diagnosis at presentation according to the Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed between the criteria for making a positive diagnosis at presentation. Although diagnostic rates increased by the end of 6-months, statistical analysis still showed significant difference. Using the logistic model 85.84% of our patients (n=97) had a likelihood of FMF diagnosis above 80%. Conclusion: Tel-Hashomer criteria should be preferred for their simplicity in diagnosing FMF but they appear less sensitive compared to the Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen Criteria. Therefore, for patients who do not receive a diagnosis with the Tel-Hashomer criteria at presentation or after six months of treatment, the more sensitive Livneh and YalçınkayaÖzen Criteria can be applied in practice.

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Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

29 Nisan 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Temmuz 2025

Kabul Tarihi

5 Ocak 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kazlı, T., & Ergüven, M. (2026). Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children. Medical Journal of Western Black Sea, 10(1), 90-96. https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1734160
AMA
1.Kazlı T, Ergüven M. Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children. Med J West Black Sea. 2026;10(1):90-96. doi:10.29058/mjwbs.1734160
Chicago
Kazlı, Tuğba, ve Müferet Ergüven. 2026. “Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children”. Medical Journal of Western Black Sea 10 (1): 90-96. https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1734160.
EndNote
Kazlı T, Ergüven M (01 Nisan 2026) Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children. Medical Journal of Western Black Sea 10 1 90–96.
IEEE
[1]T. Kazlı ve M. Ergüven, “Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children”, Med J West Black Sea, c. 10, sy 1, ss. 90–96, Nis. 2026, doi: 10.29058/mjwbs.1734160.
ISNAD
Kazlı, Tuğba - Ergüven, Müferet. “Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children”. Medical Journal of Western Black Sea 10/1 (01 Nisan 2026): 90-96. https://doi.org/10.29058/mjwbs.1734160.
JAMA
1.Kazlı T, Ergüven M. Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children. Med J West Black Sea. 2026;10:90–96.
MLA
Kazlı, Tuğba, ve Müferet Ergüven. “Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children”. Medical Journal of Western Black Sea, c. 10, sy 1, Nisan 2026, ss. 90-96, doi:10.29058/mjwbs.1734160.
Vancouver
1.Tuğba Kazlı, Müferet Ergüven. Evaluation of practical application of Tell-Hashomer, Livneh and Yalçınkaya-Özen criteria for diagnosis of Familial Mediterranean Fever in children. Med J West Black Sea. 01 Nisan 2026;10(1):90-6. doi:10.29058/mjwbs.1734160

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