Gastric, Colonic, and Rectal Amyloidosis in the Setting of Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Unique Cause of Intractable Diarrhea
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a hereditary disorder characterized by episodes of fever, polyserositis, or cutaneous inflammation. The FMF attacks last 1–3 days and have no apparent triggers. Recurrent deposition of the serum amyloid A (SAA) protein in the gut can cause intractable diarrhea,...
Main Authors: | Lefika Bathobakae, Nida Ansari, Anas Mahmoud, Shayee Hasan, Ruhin Yuridullah, Sohail Qayyum, Sam Rae |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2024-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/6679725 |
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