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Fever of unknown origin echocardiography and ultrasound

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Apart from laboratory work up investigations like echocardiography and ultrasound may be helpful in finding cause of FUO provided the diagnostic clues are present which makes these investigation essential.[1]

Echocardiography/Ultrasound

Echocardiography/Ultrasound

  1. Echocardiography should be performed when suspecting endocarditis. echocardiography in this case shows growths on heart valve leaflets.[2]
  2. Hepatobiliary pathology may be detected by abdominal ultrasonography.
References

References

  1. ↑ Cunha, Burke A. (2007). “Fever of Unknown Origin: Focused Diagnostic Approach Based on Clinical Clues from the History, Physical Examination, and Laboratory Tests”. Infectious Disease Clinics of North America. 21 (4): 1137–1187. doi:10.1016/j.idc.2007.09.004. ISSN 0891-5520.
  2. ↑ McGregor, Alastair C; Moore, David A (2015). “Infectious causes of fever of unknown origin”. Clinical Medicine. 15 (3): 285–287. doi:10.7861/clinmedicine.15-3-285. ISSN 1470-2118.