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Author Spotlight: Integrating Ultrasound Imaging with Biochemical Markers for Thyroid Disease Diagnosis
Published on: February 9, 2024
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Thyroid Scintigraphy in Fever of Unknown Origin
Rashmi Ranjan Mohanty1, Kanhaiyalal Agrawal2, Bikash Ranjan Meher3
1Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Summary
Thyroiditis is a rare cause of fever of unknown origin (FUO). This case highlights thyroiditis presenting solely with fever and weight loss, confirmed by thyroid scintigraphy.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Nuclear Medicine
Background:
- Fever of unknown origin (FUO) presents a diagnostic challenge.
- Thyroiditis is an uncommon etiology for FUO.
Observation:
- A patient presented with unexplained fever and significant weight loss.
- Initial investigations for FUO were inconclusive.
Findings:
- Thyroid scintigraphy revealed findings consistent with thyroiditis.
- Thyroiditis was confirmed as the cause of the patient's symptoms.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering thyroiditis in the differential diagnosis of FUO.
- Thyroid scintigraphy is a valuable tool for diagnosing thyroiditis in the context of FUO.
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