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... colleagues; these clues may be key findings inthe history (e.g., travel), localizing signs, or key symptoms. Certain specific diagnostic maneuvers become critical in dealing with prolonged fevers. ... aside inthe laboratory as soon as possible and retained for future examination for rising antibody titers. Figure 19-1 Chapter 019. FeverofUnknownOrigin (Part 4) Specialized Diagnostic ... Approachtothe patient with classic FUO. a"Potentially diagnostic clues," as outlined by de Kleijn and colleagues (1997, Part II), may be key findings inthe history, localizing...
... false-negative findings are common. Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 (FDG) PET scanning appears to be superior to other forms of nuclear imaging. The FDG used in PET scans accumulates in tumors and at sites of inflammation ... shown to accumulate reliably at sites of vasculitis. Where available, FDG PET scanning should therefore be chosen over 67Ga scanning inthe diagnosis of FUO. Chapter 019. FeverofUnknownOrigin ... for investigation ofthe hepatobiliary tract, kidneys, spleen, and pelvis. Echocardiography may be helpful in an Biopsy ofthe liver and bone marrow should be considered inthe workup of FUO...
... debilitating symptoms are treated with NSAIDs, and glucocorticoids are the last resort. The initiation of empirical therapy does not mark the end ofthediagnostic workup; rather, it commits the ... of HIV-associated FUO depends on many factors and is discussed in Chap. 182. Fever ofUnknown Origin: Treatment The focus here is on classic FUO. Other modifiers of FUO—neutropenia, HIV infection, ... bacteremic. The IDSA has published extensive practice guidelines covering these critically ill neutropenic patients; these guidelines appear on the website cited in the previous section. In these...
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