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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences

Volume  6, Issue 1, January-June 2019, Pages 35-38
 

Case Report

A case of fever of Unknown Origin (FUO): Problems, Pitfalls and Eventually Diagnosis

Asma Zishan1, Almur Abdullah Alabri2, Bakshi Surrinder Kumar3, Mohammad Kamal4, Nasir Shakilli5

1,5 Specialist, 2,4 Senior Specialist, 3 Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Rustaq Campus), College of Medical and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sultanate of Oman.

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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.6119.6

Abstract

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) or pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is a real medical issue at times. Modern investigations can help in diagnosing but in some rare cases, it remains a medical challenge. Patients and clinicians are worried about unexplained fevers. Causes of most of the fevers is identified and approach to diagnosis in such cases is usually related to history, physical examination and basic laboratory clues. The correct approach in such cases is to follow clues and start with the least invasive evaluation. This will help in avoiding unnecessary harm and cost to the patient. Miscellaneous conditions also cause FUO.

 


Keywords : Fever of unknown origin (FUO); NonHodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL); Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO).
Corresponding Author : Surrinder Kumar Bakshi