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[Night sweats, a common symptom]
Yoran van Meeuwen1,2, A S M Dofferhoff1, Rebecca J H M Verheggen1
1Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, Nijmegen.
Abstract:
Night sweats are a common symptom. There is a lack of a uniform definition and a diagnostic guideline. In this article we propose a structural analysis for all levels of healthcare. First, we need to distinguish night sweats with or without fever. We will then discuss the main differential diagnoses (infection, malignancies, sleeping disorders and medication-related) and emphasize the role of diagnostic clues. A screening for infections, sleeping disorders and a medication review are a must for every patient. Furthermore we will explain the role of PET-CT and bone marrow examination.
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