Protracted arthritis of familial Mediterranean fever (an unusual complication)

Br J Rheumatol. 1997 Nov;36(11):1228-30. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/36.11.1228.

Abstract

An unusual case of familial Mediterranean fever and vasculitis in which the patient developed amyloidosis and had protracted arthritis persisting for years is presented. The long-standing arthritis did not respond to corticosteroid and colchicine therapy, but an excellent response to synovectomy was achieved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / etiology
  • Arthritis / etiology*
  • Arthritis / pathology
  • Arthritis / therapy
  • Child
  • Colchicine / therapeutic use
  • Consanguinity
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / pathology*
  • Steroids / therapeutic use
  • Synovectomy
  • Vasculitis / complications

Substances

  • Steroids
  • Colchicine