scholarly journals Differential diagnosis between bacterial infection and neoplastic fever in patients with advanced urological cancer: The role of procalcitonin

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Yaegashi ◽  
Kouji Izumi ◽  
Yasuhide Kitagawa ◽  
Yoshifumi Kadono ◽  
Hiroyuki Konaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Bacterial Infection ◽  
Urological Cancer ◽  
Neoplastic Fever

Role of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs in the Differential Diagnosis of Neoplastic Fevers versus Fevers of Infectious Etiology

1995 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 211-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parrish G Rabon ◽  
Kim M Murray
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs ◽  
Nsaid Therapy ◽  
Antiinflammatory Drugs ◽  
Patient Morbidity ◽  
Neoplastic Fever ◽  
Infectious Etiology

Objective: To determine the role of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the differential diagnosis of neoplastic fevers versus fevers of infectious etiology and to recommend a therapeutic regimen as well as a suggested treatment duration of NSAID therapy to aid in this diagnosis. Data Sources: The English-language literature was searched using MEDLINE, Index Medicus, and bibliographic reviews of relevant textbooks and review articles. Conclusions: NSAIDs have induced dramatic antipyretic effects when administered to patients with cancer whose fevers are particularly disabling and often a major contributor to patient morbidity and mortality. When a fever persists after infection has been ruled out, an NSAID test may be of diagnostic value for a neoplastic fever. Naproxen, indomethacin, and diclofenac all have been studied and demonstrated efficacy. A reduction or cessation of a neoplastic fever can be expected within 24 hours after initiation of NSAID therapy. However, NSAID therapy should be continued for three days before cessation of therapy or a change to another NSAID is considered.

scholarly journals Role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of bacterial infections in rheumatic diseases

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. S. Belov ◽  
G. M. Tarasova ◽  
N. V. Muravyeva
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Bacterial Infection ◽  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Diagnostic Significance ◽  
Treatment Policy ◽  
Laboratory Markers

In modern rheumatology, the problem of differential diagnosis of bacterial infection and active rheumatic process still retains its relevance. At the same time, it is very important to search for a biomarker - the gold standard for the diagnosis of an infection in patients with rheumatic diseases (RDs) in order to rapidly determine a treatment policy. This review analyzes the diagnostic significance and possibility of using some laboratory markers for bacterial infections in modern rheumatology. It emphasizes the importance of a multimarker approach that allows increasing the significance of individual parameters in the diagnosis of infections in RD.

Peripheral lymphadenopathy: role of excisional biopsy in differential diagnosis based on a five-year experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Campanelli ◽  
Francesca Cabry ◽  
Roberto Marasca ◽  
Roberta Gelmini
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Excisional Biopsy

The role of magnetic resonance imaging in differential diagnosis of adnexal masses during pregnancy

GYNECOLOGY ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
S.A. Martynov ◽  
◽  
L.V. Adamyan ◽  
E.A. Kulabukhova ◽  
P.V. Uchevatkina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Adnexal Masses

Chronic cholangitis: Differential diagnosis and role of MRI

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 452-463
Author(s):  
E. Cebada Chaparro ◽  
J. Lloret del Hoyo ◽  
R. Méndez Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis
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