Regular abdominal pain and fever in each menstruation onset: An unusual menses-associated familial Mediterranean fever attacks and a favor result on colchicine treatment

Duezguen N., Ates A., Tuna S.

Rheumatology International, cilt.26, sa.8, ss.760-761, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00296-005-0055-6
  • Dergi Adı: Rheumatology International
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.760-761
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: familial Mediterranean fever, menstruation, MEDITERRANEAN FEVER
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

We present a 38-year-old woman suffering from regular abdominal pain and fever only in each menstruation onset for 7 years. The clinical symptoms, along with inflammatory findings during painful attacks, the beneficial effect of colchicine and genetic mutation (M694 V and M680I) supported the diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). A literature review indicated that FMF attacks occurring only during menstruation are rarely seen. This clinical picture may be confused with gynecological disorders especially in the people of Mediterranean origin. © Springer-Verlag 2005.