Abstract
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a disease characterized by inflammatory fibrotic processes affecting the retroperitoneal structures. Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by fever and attacks of sterile serositis. Colchicine is the only suitable drug for prevention of acute episodes. We describe a case of association between RPF and FMF in a 48-year-old male, in whom therapy with colchicine, besides preventing acute episodes, allowed RPF regression. To date the association between FMF and RPF and the use of colchicine therapy alone for RPF has not been described.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 521-524 |
Numero di pagine | 4 |
Rivista | International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology |
Volume | 22 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2009 |
Keywords
- Colchicine
- Familial Mediterranean Fever
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Remission Induction
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Treatment Outcome