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Familial mediterranean fever laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
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. In patients with a long history of attacks, monitoring the renal function is of importance in predicting chronic renal failure.[1]
Laboratory Findings
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:[2]
References
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
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