Autoinflammatory Disorders with Perinatal Onset

Autoinflammatory disorders are rare genetic defects that result in inflammation in the absence of an infectious or autoimmune disease. Although very rare, these disorders can occur in the perinatal period, and recognizing their presentation is important because there are often long-term complications and effective targeted therapies for these disorders. Most of these disorders present with rash, fevers, and laboratory evidence of inflammation. Importantly, these disorders can now be separated into their pathophysiologic mechanisms of action, which can also guide therapies. The article reviews the different mechanisms of autoinflammatory disorders and highlights those disorders that can present in the newborn period.