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Lymphadenopathy
Data on lymphadenopathy published by researchers at University of Maryland
September 9th, 2008
"We report a case of acute Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection in which the clinical syndrome and pattern of F-18-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG) uptake mimicked malignant lymphoma. A 53-yr-old man presented with 2 wk of high fevers, night sweats, sinus congestion and severe fatigue," researchers in the United States report. "The patient was treated for 1 wk with broad-spectrum antibiotics for acute sinusitis without any improvement. Persistence of fevers and presence of abnormal lymphadenopathy seen on the abdominal computed tomography (CT) were concerning lymphoma with B symptoms. FDG positron emission tomography (PET) showed avid FDG uptake in numerous...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-09)
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