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Intestinal malrotation as a misdiagnosis of pediatric colchicine resistant familial Mediterranean fever

Authors: Merav Heshin-Bekenstein, Philip J. Hashkes

Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and serosal inflammation, particularly abdominal pain. Other disease processes, including medical and surgical emergencies, may mimic FMF, especially in atypical cases.

Case Presentation

We present a case of an adolescent male, referred to us with a diagnosis of colchicine resistant FMF, ultimately diagnosed with intestinal malrotation and recurrent volvulus.

Conclusions

In atypical presentations of FMF with potential “red flags”, a thorough patient history is extremely important and should result in prompt referral for the appropriate diagnostic tests.

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Title: Intestinal malrotation as a misdiagnosis of pediatric colchicine resistant familial Mediterranean fever
Authors: Merav Heshin-Bekenstein
Philip J. Hashkes
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-015-0044-6

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Intestinal malrotation as a misdiagnosis of pediatric colchicine resistant familial Mediterranean fever

Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusions

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