Title of article :
A Rare Presentation of Familial Mediterranean fever; Acute Scrotum and Hydrocele Amyloidosis
Author/Authors :
Yilmaz, Resul Department of Pediatrics - School of Medicine Gaziosmanpasa University Tokat - Turkey , Ozer, Samet Department of Pediatrics - School of Medicine Gaziosmanpasa University Tokat - Turkey
Pages :
3
From page :
367
To page :
369
Abstract :
Background: Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a genetic disease characterized by recurrent febrile attacks and inflammation of serous membranes. Amyloidosis is frequent in untreated FMF patients and is also the most important complication of FMF. It is generally seen with renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, spleen, testicular and thyroidal involvement. Case Presentation: Herein, we report a case with acute scrotum and hydrocele amyloidosis as a presenting finding in a child with FMF. Conclusion: Although the acute scrotum and scrotal swelling are not characteristic clinical features of FMF, this genetic disease should not be forgotten in the differential diagnosis of acute scrotum in patients of Mediterranean origins.
Keywords :
Amyloidosis , Scrotum , Familial Mediterranean fever , Testicular Hydrocele
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year :
2010
Record number :
2442866
Link To Document :
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