A Physician’s Nightmare: Fever of Unknown Origin
Joint Authors
Din, Sana
Anwer, Farrukh
Beg, Mirza
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) remains to be a challenge despite advancement in diagnostic technologies and procedures.
FUO is considered when fever presents intermittently without an explanation.
It has been linked to various etiologies, which makes it difficult to diagnose.
We present the case of 18-month-old female with recurrent fever, splenomegaly, abdominal pain, and constipation.
The workup for her symptoms revealed wandering spleen.
Wandering spleen is a result from excessive laxity or absence of splenic ligaments.
The patient underwent splenectomy and was advised to continue on Senna, Miralax, and high fiber diet.
Her mother reported that the fever is no longer present and there is marked improvement in her constipation and abdominal pain after splenectomy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Din, Sana& Anwer, Farrukh& Beg, Mirza. 2016. A Physician’s Nightmare: Fever of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102416
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Din, Sana…[et al.]. A Physician’s Nightmare: Fever of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102416
American Medical Association (AMA)
Din, Sana& Anwer, Farrukh& Beg, Mirza. A Physician’s Nightmare: Fever of Unknown Origin. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102416
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102416
