Familial Mediterranean fever

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent short episodes of fever and serositis resulting in pain in the abdomen, chest, joints and muscles.

Ascites

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.


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22798132
 FEMALE Adult
A rare cause of massive ascites: familial Mediterranean fever.
Aslan M, Demir G, Esen R, Dulger AC, Begenik H, Celik Y, Kucukoglu ME, Bahar K.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2012;23(3):290-3.
In conclusion, because Familial Mediterranean fever is common in our country, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with ascites of unknown etiology in populations where hereditary inflammatory disease is endemic.
22798132
 FEMALE Adult
A rare cause of massive ascites: familial Mediterranean fever.
Aslan M, Demir G, Esen R, Dulger AC, Begenik H, Celik Y, Kucukoglu ME, Bahar K.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2012;23(3):290-3.
A small amount of peritoneal fluid collection can be observed during peritoneal attacks in patients with Familial Mediterranean fever, but chronic ascites has been described rarely in these patients.
19151977
 FEMALE Adult
Familial Mediterranean fever with chronic ascites: a case report and a review of literature.
Ureten K, Bostanci A, Akbal E, Gonulalan G, Ozbek M, Ozturk MA.
Rheumatol Int. 2009;29(12):1477-80.
Familial Mediterranean fever with chronic ascites: a case report and a review of literature.
18386244
 FEMALE Adult
A rare cause of ascites: Familial Mediterranean fever.
Bektas M, Soykan I, Goren D, Altan M, Korkut E, Cetinkaya H, Ozden A.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2008;19(1):64-8.
Since Familial Mediterranean fever is common our country, it should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis in patients with ascites of unknown etiology.
18386244
 FEMALE Adult
A rare cause of ascites: Familial Mediterranean fever.
Bektas M, Soykan I, Goren D, Altan M, Korkut E, Cetinkaya H, Ozden A.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2008;19(1):64-8.
Chronic ascites has rarely been described in patients with Familial Mediterranean fever.
14727459
 FEMALE Adult
Benign cystic mesothelioma: a rare cause of ascites in a case with familial Mediterranean fever.
Curgunlu A, Karter Y, Tufekci IB, Tunckale A, Karahasanoglu T.
Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2003;21(4 Suppl 30):S41-3.
Here we report a patient with a previous diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) presenting with abdominal distension and ascites which were found to be due to BCM.
15048606
 FEMALE Adult
Familial Mediterranean fever with massive recurrent ascites: a case report.
Cekin AH, Dalbudak N, Kunefeci G, Gur G, Boyacioglu S.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2003;14(4):276-9.
Familial Mediterranean fever with massive recurrent ascites: a case report.
15048606
 FEMALE Adult
Familial Mediterranean fever with massive recurrent ascites: a case report.
Cekin AH, Dalbudak N, Kunefeci G, Gur G, Boyacioglu S.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2003;14(4):276-9.
To our knowledge this is the first documented case of massive ascites due to familial Mediterranean fever.
15048606
 FEMALE Adult
Familial Mediterranean fever with massive recurrent ascites: a case report.
Cekin AH, Dalbudak N, Kunefeci G, Gur G, Boyacioglu S.
Turk J Gastroenterol. 2003;14(4):276-9.
After definitive diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever, she was put on colchicine treatment and relief of symptoms and reduction in ascites were seen on follow-up.
9775184
 MALE Middle Aged
[Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma occurring in periodic disease: apropos of a case].
Belange G, Gompel H, Chaouat Y, Chaouat D.
Rev Med Interne. 1998;19(6):427-30.
Our observation clearly demonstrates the interconnection between an unusual form of profuse and relapsing ascites that occurred in the course of a periodic disease and peritoneal mesothelioma.
9775184
 MALE Middle Aged
[Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma occurring in periodic disease: apropos of a case].
Belange G, Gompel H, Chaouat Y, Chaouat D.
Rev Med Interne. 1998;19(6):427-30.
Profuse and recurrent ascites is unusual in standard periodic familial Mediterranean fever.
3189451
 FEMALE Adult
Induction of ovulation causing recurrent bloody ascites in a woman with endometriosis.
Feigin RD, Glikson M, Gur H, Galun E, Younis JF, Beyth Y.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1988;159(5):1161-2.
Recurrent episodes of bloody ascites as a result of endometriosis occurred in a woman with familial Mediterranean fever, who underwent therapy for induction of ovulation.
3157938
 FEMALE Infant
[Familial paroxysmal polyserositis. Previously unpublished peritoneal complications. A case].
Bitar E, Rizk A, Nasr W, Gedeon EM, Tabbara W.
Presse Med. 1985;14(10):586-8.
A young unmarried Lebanese woman presenting with periodic disease (familial paroxysmal polyserositis) since she was 3 months old developed recurrent abundant ascites at the age of 21 years.
3157938
 FEMALE Infant
[Familial paroxysmal polyserositis. Previously unpublished peritoneal complications. A case].
Bitar E, Rizk A, Nasr W, Gedeon EM, Tabbara W.
Presse Med. 1985;14(10):586-8.
A young unmarried Lebanese woman presenting with periodic disease (familial paroxysmal polyserositis) since she was 3 months old developed recurrent abundant ascites at the age of 21 years.