Tag Archives: Fever

Case 63 – update 2

Posted on 16/08/2016 by

Our four year old has been having fever and is pale. A blood count showed: Hb 45g/l (115-145g/l) MCV 85fL WCC 12×10*9/l (5-15×10*9/l) with normal white cell differential Platelets 352×10*9/l (150-450×10*9/L) Reticulocytes 5×10*9/l (50-100×10*9/l)   A blood film is requested and … Continue reading →

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Case 63 – update 1

Posted on 15/08/2016 by

We have a pale four year old boy who appears to be generally unwell with occasional fever and sore throat. On examination his observations show a tachycardia of 140bpm and respiratory rate of 35rpm. There is no menginism. There are … Continue reading →

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Case 63 – the beginning

Posted on 14/08/2016 by

You are a general practitioner and are reviewing a four year old boy. His mother is worried that he is looking rather pale and has been unusually tired and off his food. He has a sore throat and occasional fever over … Continue reading →

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Case 19 – update 2

Posted on 30/01/2014 by

For the start of the case see below… or click https://teamhaem.wordpress.com/2014/01/26/case-19-the-beginning/ The patient has been started on first line antibiotics (piparacillin/tazobactam and gentamycin in this hospital) and is stable.  The biochemistry results return: Na 134mmol/L K 4.7mmol/L Cr 75umol/L Urea 7.3mmol/L … Continue reading →

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Case 19 – update 1

Posted on 28/01/2014 by

For the start of the case see below… or click https://teamhaem.wordpress.com/2014/01/26/case-19-the-beginning/ There are a few points which #teamhaem have correctly identified: 1) The patient is usually neutropenic or is at risk of neutropenia; therefore it is important to treat this person … Continue reading →

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Case 19 – the beginning

Posted on 26/01/2014 by

Welcome back to TeamHaem You have a  patient with chronic pancytopenia due to myelodysplasia attending the day unit because of temperatures.  She is 69 years old and has suffered from myelodysplasia for the past 7 years.  Myelodysplasia is a malignant … Continue reading →

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Case 16 – summary

Posted on 02/11/2013 by

This case highlights a number of important points, both in general medicine and haematology. Firstly, the causes of hepatomegaly and splenomegaly are numerous and often not due to a haematological cause.  A list is below. Common causes of hepatosplenomegaly include: … Continue reading →

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Case 16 – update 5

Posted on 30/10/2013 by

The start of case 16 can be found by scrolling down or by clicking a link to the right hand side. Common causes of hepatosplenomegaly include: Hepatitis EBV/CMV Rubella Malaria Leishmaniasis Parasitic infection Myeloproliferative neoplasms Leukaemia Lymphoma Haemoglobinopathies Metabolic diseases including … Continue reading →

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Case 16 – update 4

Posted on 28/10/2013 by

The start of case 16 can be found by scrolling down or by clicking a link to the right hand side. Things aren’t looking good for our patient.  He continues to have temperatures despite broad spectrum antibiotics.  He is getting … Continue reading →

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Case 16 – update 3

Posted on 27/10/2013 by

See the start of the case below… The blood film was leucoerythroblastic with left shifted neutrophils and some red cell fragmentation in keeping with disseminated intravascular coagulation.  The bone marrow is under stress.  The blood film does not reveal an … Continue reading →

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Case 16 – update 2

Posted on 25/10/2013 by

The patient has swinging fevers up to 39oC overnight and is reviewed my the consultant on the post take ward round.  The consultant has listened to #teamhaem and a number of investigations are in progress.  These include: B12, folate, HIV, … Continue reading →

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Case 16 – update 1

Posted on 23/10/2013 by

For the start of this case see below: https://teamhaem.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/case-16-october-2013-the-start/ There has been a discussion amongst the team about this patient.  Clearly more information is needed.  It was rightly pointed out that a full travel and social history is needed.  He is … Continue reading →

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Case 16 – the beginning

Posted on 21/10/2013 by

Hello!  Welcome back to TeamHaem.  This case aims to involve all of those in emergency and acute medicine.  Everyone is free to join in via Twitter. As the A&E SHO you review a 37 year old gentleman in majors.  He … Continue reading →

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