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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2026

Fever of unknown origin: adult-onset Still's disease as the hidden culprit-a case report.

Shailesh Kurmi, Jyoti Kalwar, Neetika Paudel, Bishal Budha, Bikki Gupta Rauniyar, Shivam Jha

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Shailesh KurmiInstitute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Jyoti KalwarKathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Neetika PaudelInstitute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal. neetikapaudel004@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-2946-2696
Bishal BudhaInstitute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bikki Gupta RauniyarInstitute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shivam JhaInstitute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, TUTH, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Abstract

backgroundAdult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic autoinflammatory disorder characterized by prolonged fever, arthritis, and a maculopapular rash. Due to its nonspecific presentation, it often mimics infections, malignancies, and autoimmune diseases, making diagnosis challenging. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 19-year-old Caucasian, Nepalese female presenting with persistent fever, joint pain, rash, and systemic symptoms. Laboratory investigations revealed leukocytosis, anemia, and elevated liver enzymes, while imaging showed lymphadenopathy and mild hepatomegaly. Extensive evaluation ruled out infectious, autoimmune, and malignant causes. Significantly elevated serum ferritin and C-reactive protein supported the diagnosis of AOSD based on Yamaguchi criteria. The patient responded dramatically to corticosteroid therapy, with full resolution of symptoms and normalization of laboratory findings within 2 weeks.

conclusionsThis case highlights the importance of considering AOSD in patients with prolonged fever and systemic features after common causes are excluded. Timely diagnosis using clinical criteria and inflammatory markers can facilitate prompt treatment and favorable outcomes.

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Fever of Unknown OriginStill's Disease, Adult-OnsetAdrenal Cortex HormonesArthralgiaC-Reactive ProteinDiagnosis, DifferentialExanthemaFemaleFerritinsGlucocorticoidsHumansLymphadenopathyTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultAdrenal Cortex HormonesC-Reactive ProteinFerritinsGlucocorticoidsAdult-onset Still’s diseaseArthritisAutoimmuneCase reportCorticosteroidFerritinFever

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