benign paroxysmal peritonitis syndrome

Benign Paroxysmal Peritonitis Syndrome, also known as Familial Mediterranean Fever Syndrome, hereditary familial amyloidosis, and Seigal-Cattan-Mamon syndrome. This disease is more common in the Mediterranean coastal regions, such as Jews and Arabs in Spain and Portugal. It predominantly occurs in adolescents, with a higher incidence in males than females. Children can also be affected, but it is less common than in adults.