be detectable in fewer than 40% of patients. Workup should include a thorough history and physical examination, including determination of B symptoms (unexplained fevers >38°C, drenching night sweats, or weight loss of >10% of body weight within 6
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potentially resectable disease may require placement of a temporary stent (e.g., plastic stent) along with antibiotic coverage if symptoms of cholangitis or fever are present (see page 985). Endoscopic placement of a temporary stent and normalization of
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, weight loss, night sweats, and fever without infection; threatened end-organ function; progressive bulky disease (enlarged spleen or lymph nodes); progressive anemia or thrombocytopenia; or steroid-refractory autoimmune cytopenia. 69 Absolute lymphocyte
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been associated with neutropenic fever in this patient population. Patients may safely continue on imatinib unless the absolute neutrophil count is less than 1000 cells/mm 3 ; withholding the drug leads to recovery, usually within several days. Re
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). Concerning toxicities are also associated with antiresorptive agents, such as ONJ and hypocalcemia. Intravenous infusion of zoledronic acid can be associated with an acute-phase reaction, including bone pain, fever, and chills in up to 30% of patients after
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central nervous system [CNS] and testicles). 3 These symptoms may include fatigue or lethargy, constitutional symptoms (eg, fevers, night sweats, weight loss), dyspnea, dizziness, infections, and easy bruising or bleeding. 10 , 11 Chin numbness or facial
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specialists as warranted. Prevention and Management of BRAF Inhibitor Toxicities Fever is common in patients receiving BRAF-targeted therapy and is often episodic, with onset often 2–4 weeks following the start of therapy. Pyrexia may be associated with chills
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asymptomatic. Patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma are more likely to present with non-specific symptoms, such as fever, weight loss, and/ or abdominal pain; symptoms of biliary obstruction are uncommon. Alternatively, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
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difference in progression-free survival was seen. The incidence of neutropenic fever was substantially higher with the 3-drug combination (13.2 vs 4.3%; P <.001). Panelists feel that the risk of adding paclitaxel outweighs the limited benefit reported from
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masses, splenomegaly, effusions, or bone lesions such as contrast CTs of chest, abdomen, and pelvis; MRI with contrast; and/or a PET/CT scan. Unexplained fevers occurring in the context of Kaposi sarcoma should prompt workup of MCD and KICS with C
