An Interesting Endocrine Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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dc.contributor.authorKumar, C Vijaien_US
dc.contributor.authorAlex, Neetu Mariamen_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-09T06:14:09Z
dc.date.available2023-08-09T06:14:09Z
dc.date.issued2023-06
dc.description.abstractPyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is one of the most challenging medical problems. Endocrine causes of PUO are rare. Fever is common in a few endocrine disorders (e.g., thyroid storm, adrenal crisis and pheochromocytoma). However, PUO as the sole presenting feature is very rare with only a few reported cases in the literature. We present the case of a middle-aged male who came to us with PUO, weight loss and loss of appetite. The unusual symptomatology like loss of appetite, altered bowel habits made diagnosis difficult. This case highlights the importance of considering thyroid disorder in the differential diagnosis of PUO. Abnormal thyroid function may be an early clue for diagnosis.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSenior Consultanten_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsRegistrar Dept.of Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationKumar C Vijai, Alex Neetu Mariam. An Interesting Endocrine Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2023 Jun; 34(1): 25-26en_US
dc.identifier.issn0971-0876
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/222131
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherIJCP Groupen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume34en_US
dc.source.urihttps://ijcp.in/Pages/Post_Detail.aspx?wid=20600&An%20Interesting%20Endocrine%20Cause%20of%20Pyrexia%20of%20Unknown%20Origin:%20A%20Case%20Report%20and%20Review%20of%20Literatureen_US
dc.subjectPyrexia of unknown originen_US
dc.subjecthyperthyroidismen_US
dc.subjectendocrine disordersen_US
dc.titleAn Interesting Endocrine Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin: A Case Report and Review of Literatureen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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