PMID:
     20120714
Authors:
     Kusmierczyk J, Czupryna P, Moniuszko AM, Zajkowska JM, Pawlak-Zalewska W, Muszynska-Mazur A,
     Wierzbicka J, Pancewicz SA.
Title:
     [Long-term fever as a first symptom of neoplasmatic process in young 
     patients--case reports].
Journal:
     Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2009 Dec;27(162):488-90.
Abstract:
     Fever is a thermoregulation disorder with body temperature increased (above 38 
     degrees C). The most often accompanies infections, but it may also be a symptom 
     of neoplasmatic disease. CASE REPORTS: In our paper we described 2 patients, who 
     were admitted to the Department of Infectious Diseases and Neuroinfections with 
     fever as a main symptom. Laboratory tests excluded the infection as causative 
     agents of a long term fever. Wide spectrum diagnosis in both cases led to 
     diagnosis of neoplasmatic disease. Presented cases indicate that in patents with 
     long term fever, even in young age, neoplasmatic process should be taken into 
     consideration.

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