Title of article :
LIMPING CHILD SEPTIC ARTHRITIS, OR FAMILIAL MEDITERRANIAN FEVER?
Author/Authors :
AYTEKİN, MAHMUT NEDIM Fatih University Hospital - Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turkey , AKELMA, ZÜLFİKAR Fatih University Hospital - Department of Pediatrics, Turkey , METE, EMİN Fatih University Hospital - Department of Pediatrics, Turkey
Abstract :
Acute limping child is one of the most important problems of pediatric emergency, which demands great caution. Here we presented a case diagnosed first with sinusitis, followed by septic arthritis, and appendicitis and finally diagnosed with the Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). The aim of this report is to remind clinicians to suspect FMF in the case of acute limping child.
Keywords :
Limping Child , Septic Arthritis , Familial Mediterranean Fever
Journal title :
Medical Journal of Islamic World Academy of Sciences
Journal title :
Medical Journal of Islamic World Academy of Sciences
