TO STUDY THE ROLE OF RADIO-IMAGING IN DIAGNOSIS OF CLASSIC FUO

Abstract

Background: To study the role of radio-imaging in diagnosis of classic FUO

Methods: It was a cross sectional study of one year duration performed from 1^st June 2013 to 31^st May 2014 in department of Medicine I.G.M.C. Shimla. Patients above 18 year of age and who fulfilled the Durack and Street criteria of FUO were included in the study

Results: Imaging studies, chest x- ray findings were mainly suggestive of tuberculosis. Abdominal ultrasound was helpful in diagnosing abscesses and abdominal tuberculosis. CT-scan was found to be most important for diagnosing abdominal tuberculosis, pulmonary tuberculosis and splenic abscess.

Conclusion: Imaging studies was helpful tool for FUO diagnosis.

Keywords: USG, FUO, PDCs