Open AccessA Case Of FMF That Presents With Epigastric Abdominal Pain And High Amylase Lipase: From Suspicion To Diagnosis Of FMF
Author(s) -
Ismail Yigitdol,
Hilmi Erdem Sümbül
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the atlantic journal of medical science and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2792-0151
DOI - 10.55358/atjmed.2021.4986
Subject(s) - familial mediterranean fever , medicine , abdominal pain , acute pancreatitis , etiology , pancreatitis , abdomen , anamnesis , disease , acute abdominal pain , peritonitis , epigastric pain , dermatology , surgery , vomiting
Familial Mediterranean Fever is an autoinflammatory genetic disease usually seen in people of Mediterranean origin and characterized by attacks of fever and painful inflammation, especially in the abdomen, lungs, and joints. FMF patients presenting with abdominal pain may have signs of peritonitis, and thus the disease may mimic other acute abdominal conditions. This article presents a 21-years old male patient who was thought to have acute pancreatitis in the first evaluation but was finally diagnosed with FMF after more detailed anamnesis and further examinations. In young patients who present with abdominal pain and do not have a clear etiology, the diagnosis of FMF should also be considered.