A DIFFICULT CASE OF PYREXIA

Authors
MCILMOYLE J JOHNSTON GD
Citation
J. Mcilmoyle et Gd. Johnston, A DIFFICULT CASE OF PYREXIA, International journal of clinical practice, 52(3), 1998, pp. 199-200
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
International journal of clinical practice → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
199 - 200
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
We present a case of non-specific vasculitis presenting as a pyrexia o f unknown origin to illustrate the diagnostic difficulty which can ari se with this condition. The diagnostic event was central retinal arter y occlusion and the disease was also associated with pyoderma gangreno sum. History, examination, investigations and management are discussed .