Familial Mediterranean Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Familial Mediterranean fever is also known as ….
A
recurrent polyserositis
2
Q
At what age does FMF typically present?
A
Second decade
3
Q
in what countries is FMF more common?
A
Turkish, Armenian and Arabic descent
4
Q
How long do attacks typically last?
A
1-3 days
5
Q
Clinical features of FMF
A
pyrexia
abdominal pain (due to peritonitis)
pleurisy
pericarditis
arthritis
erysipeloid rash on lower limbs
6
Q
Management of FMF
A
In some cases- colchicine may help
