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.

Anemia

A reduction in erythrocytes volume or hemoglobin concentration.


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PMID (PMCID)
17706281
MALE Adult
Copper deficiency with increased hematogones mimicking refractory anemia with excess blasts.
Koca E, Buyukasik Y, Cetiner D, Yilmaz R, Sayinalp N, Yasavul U, Uner A.
Leuk Res. 2008;32(3):495-9.
We describe a 19-year-old male patient with a previous diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), nephrotic syndrome and secondary amyloidosis, who presented with anemia and leukopenia.