Familial Mediterranean fever in a Taiwanese patient.

W. C. Tsai*, J. H. Yen, C. J. Chen, J. J. Tsai, T. T. Ou, H. W. Liu

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Abstract

Familial Mediterranean fever is a rare disease characterized by cyclic attacks of fever, serositis and strong family background. Here we report a 22-year-old man who suffered from recurrent fever accompanied by chest and abdominal pain for more than 10 years. The attack frequency was about once per 2-3 weeks. Although he consulted many clinics and even received appendectomy at the age of 15, no definite diagnosis was given. During the admission, many laboratory examinations failed to show any abnormality except mild leukocytosis and elevated C-reaction protein. Image studies including chest X ray and abdominal CT scan showed negative result but, interestingly, Gallium-67 scan showed a hot spot in right lower chest and right lower abdomen. After prophylaxis with colchicine 1.0 mg per day, he has enjoyed more than 2 years without the above symptoms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)212-215
Number of pages4
JournalThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume17
Issue number4
StatePublished - 04 2001
Externally publishedYes

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