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.

Azotemia

An increased concentration of nitrogen compounds in the blood.


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PMID (PMCID)
6465194
MALE Middle Aged
Isolated adrenal mineralocorticoid deficiency due to amyloidosis associated with familial Mediterranean fever.
Agmon D, Green J, Platau E, Better OS.
Am J Med Sci. 1984;288(1):40-3.
A patient with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) associated with renal amyloidosis, presented with hyperkalemia and acidosis which were excessive to his moderate degree of azotemia.