Delay in diagnosis of intestinal obstruction in a patient with Familial Mediterranean Fever

Abstract

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a recurrent disease characterized by infammatory process effecting synovial membranes such as peritoneum, pericardium and joints. It usually presents with acute abdominal pain. Intestinal obstruction secondary to adhesions may be observed in FMF patients. Sometimes diagnosing intestinal obstruction can be a challenging problem. We were presented a patient with FMF and adhesive intestinal obstruction. He was operated on after 10 days of symptoms. Delay in diagnosis and treatment of the case discussed with literature review. © the author(s), publisher and licensee Libertas Academica Ltd.