Familial mediterranean fever laboratory Findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
An acute phase response is present during attacks, with high C-reactive protein levels, an elevated white blood cell count and other markers of inflammation.
Laboratory Findings
- There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with familial Mediterranean fever. However, this disorder is associated with an increase in acute phase reactant such as:[1]
- Urinary sediment of patients with FMF may show hematuria.[2]
- In patients with a long history of attacks, monitoring the renal function is of importance in predicting chronic renal failure.[3]
References
- ↑ Korkmaz C, Ozdogan H, Kasapçopur O, Yazici H (January 2002). "Acute phase response in familial Mediterranean fever". Ann. Rheum. Dis. 61 (1): 79–81. doi:10.1136/ard.61.1.79. PMC 1753891. PMID 11779767.
- ↑ Kallinich, Tilmann; Aktay, Nuray; Ozen, Seza (2015). "Special Aspects of Familial Mediterranean Fever in Childhood". 3: 31–45. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-14615-7_3. ISSN 2282-6505.
- ↑ Livneh A, Langevitz P. Diagnostic and treatment concerns in familial Mediterranean fever. Baillieres Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2000;14(3):477-98. PMID 10985982.