title: 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, abdominal 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 responsive to colchicine treatment.
authors.affiliation: Aliasghar Children's Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Azar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nickavar
keywords: Familial Mediterranean fever; Fever; Hematuria; Iran; Pain