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A case of sigmoid colon carcinoma presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is a diagnostic challenge with a variety of causative factors, one of which is malignancy. This report throws light on sigmoid colon carcinoma, one of the lesser understood causes of pyrexia of unknown origin, where unremitting fever was the presenting symptom. Exclusion of common infectious causes of fever with thorough diagnostic work up lead to a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of sigmoid colon. Fever subsided completely in the postoperative course.

Source: International Surgery Journal

DOI: 10.18203/2349-2902.isj20243565

Authors: Kavita Jadhav, Sampada Joshi, Ravi Landge, Akshay Kadam

Institution: Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals

Language: English

Topic: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404773221

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