Recurrent Macroscopic Hematuria and Abdominal Pain: Questions and Answers

Abstract

A 6.5 yr old girl was admitted with a category of clinical signs and symptoms including recurrent gross hematuria, ab-dominal pain, and fever. After different examinations including genetic analysis, the disease was diagnosed as Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). It is suggested to consider FMF as a rare cause of recurrent gross hematuria, which is re-sponsive to colchicine treatment.

Keywords

• Familial Mediterranean fever
• Hematuria
• Fever
• Pain
• Iran