A case of pyrexia of unknown origin, latent mycobacterial tuberculosis infection with haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis - A rare association

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-37
Author(s):  
Ankan Pathak ◽  
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Nirmalya Roy ◽  
Suman Sarkar ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ◽  
Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin ◽  
Rare Association

scholarly journals An Unusual Presentation of Giant Cell Arteritis

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siddhesh Prabhavalkar ◽  
Pawel Bogusz ◽  
Reena Merard ◽  
Mark Gormley
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell Arteritis ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Granulomatous Hepatitis ◽  
Nonproductive Cough ◽  
Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin ◽  
Rare Association ◽  
Pet Scanning ◽  
Atypical Presentations

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a chronic vasculitis that typically presents with headache, fever and polymyalgia although atypical presentations are known. We present a case of GCA with nonproductive cough and pyrexia of unknown origin emphasizing this atypical nature of presentation. We report a rare association of GCA with granulomatous hepatitis. We also support the use of PET scanning in diagnosing and monitoring this condition.

scholarly journals High diagnostic yield of splenic core biopsy in patients with pyrexia of unknown origin

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yee Ting Nicole Yim ◽  
Gabriel Wallis ◽  
Jawad Saeed ◽  
Stefan Voo ◽  
Irfan Kayani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Core Biopsy ◽  
Diagnostic Yield ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin ◽  
High Diagnostic Yield

scholarly journals Leptospirosis presenting as severe cardiogenic shock: A case report

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-353
Author(s):  
E Forbat ◽  
MJ Rouhani ◽  
C Pavitt ◽  
S Patel ◽  
R Handslip ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Social History ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin ◽  
Severe Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Infectious Illness

Background Leptospirosis is a rare infectious illness caused by the Spirochaete Leptospira. It has a wide-varying spectrum of presentation. We present a rare case of severe cardiogenic shock secondary to leptospirosis, in the absence of its common clinical features. Case presentation A 36-year-old woman presented to our unit with severe cardiogenic shock and subsequent multi-organ failure. Her clinical course was characterised by ongoing pyrexia of unknown origin with concurrent cardiac failure. She was initially managed with broad-spectrum antibiotics and inotropes. Percutaneous cardiac biopsy excluded major causes of myocarditis. On day 21 after presentation, she was found to be IgM-positive for leptospirosis. Conclusions This is a rare case of severe cardiogenic shock secondary to leptospirosis infection. The case also highlights the importance of obtaining a thorough social history when assessing a patient with an unusual presentation, as clues can often be missed.

scholarly journals Gallium-67 scanning in pyrexia of unknown origin.

BMJ ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 2 (6201) ◽  
pp. 1330-1331 ◽  
Author(s):  
A J Hilson ◽  
M N Maisey
Keyword(s):  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin ◽  
Gallium 67

Pyrexia of Unknown Origin

2002 ◽  
pp. 263-264
Author(s):  
Catherine Wykes ◽  
Kate Grady
Keyword(s):  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin
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