Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 18-21, July 2009

Night sweats: review of evaluation with an illustrative case

  • John J. Wolf, DO, FACOFP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: John J. Wolf, St. John West Shore Hospital, 29000 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145

St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake, OH

Summary 

Night sweats can be a symptom of several life-threatening conditions such as lymphoma, HIV infection, or bacterial endocarditis. They may also be an indication of several endocrine problems, sleep apnea, or GERD. This article reviews a differential diagnosis and the appropriate diagnostic tests to assist the primary care physician in making a timely and accurate diagnosis. A case of sarcoidosis is reviewed. Diagnosis of sarcoidosis and treatment are discussed to exemplify an interesting condition discovered when a patient complained of night sweats.

Keywords: Sarcoidosis, Angiotensin-1 converting enzyme, Somatic dysfunction, Pheochromocytoma, Carcinoid tumor, Neoplasm, Obstructive sleep apnea, Endocarditis

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PII: S1877-573X(09)00008-2

doi:10.1016/j.osfp.2009.04.007

Osteopathic Family Physician
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 18-21, July 2009

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