[Recurrent hydrocele in a patient with familial mediterranean fever]

Arch Esp Urol. 1997 Sep;50(7):800-1.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: To report an uncommon case of familial Mediterranean fever with urological manifestations.

Methods/results: A case of recurrent hydrocele in a patient with familial Mediterranean fever is described.

Conclusions: Although familial Mediterranean fever is characterized by an acute febrile stage and involvement of the serosa, it may manifest as recurrent hydrocele due to involvement of the urological serosa, as in the case described herein.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Testicular Hydrocele / etiology*