Familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome
Familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome
Definition
Familial cold urticaria (FCAS) is the mildest form of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) and is characterized by recurrent episodes of urticaria-like skin rash triggered by exposure to cold associated with low-grade fever, general malaise, eye redness and arthralgia/myalgia.
Also known as familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome, FCAS, FCU — per MONDO