Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome

Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome

Definition

Cryopyrin associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) defines a group of autoinflammatory diseases, characterized by recurrent episodes of systemic inflammatory attacks in the absence of infection or autoimmune disease. CAPS comprises 3 disorders on a continuum of severity: severe CINCA syndrome, intermediate Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS) and milder familial cold urticaria (FCAS).

Also known as Cryopyrinopathy — per MONDO

Also identified as

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Anakinra may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Canakinumab may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)