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FMF — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 7-year-old of Turkish descent has recurrent fever (1-3 days) with severe abdominal pain, pleuritic chest pain, and erysipelas-like rash. SAA elevated. Homozygous MEFV mutation. What is the diagnosis?

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Correct answer: C — FMF

Short febrile episodes with serositis, erysipelas-like rash, MEFV mutation = FMF. Treatment: colchicine (prevents attacks and AA amyloidosis).

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – Periodic Fever CPG