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Case Reports

Erdheim–Chester disease: A rare cause of recurrent fever of unknown origin mimicking lymphoma

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Pages 76-79 | Received 19 Aug 2013, Accepted 04 Sep 2013, Published online: 15 Nov 2013
 

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with recurrent fever of unknown origin (FUO) with prominent back pain, hepatosplenomegaly, and abdominal/pelvic adenopathy suggesting lymphoma. A bone biopsy showed histiocytic infiltration. Studies for lymphoma were negative, but immunohistochemical stains were diagnostic of Erdheim–Chester disease (ECD). ECD should be included as a rare cause of recurrent FUO with bone involvement.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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