Hodgkin's disease and hypothermia: case report and review of the literature

Ann Hematol. 2002 Feb;81(2):106-7. doi: 10.1007/s00277-001-0386-7. Epub 2001 Dec 21.

Abstract

We report the development of hypothermia following induction chemotherapy in a patient with stage IV Hodgkin's disease, fever, and hypotension. A link between hypothermia, hypotension, and sensory neuropathy is possible. Acute autonomic neuropathy is the suggested cause.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Hodgkin Disease* / drug therapy
  • Hodgkin Disease* / pathology
  • Hodgkin Disease* / physiopathology*
  • Hodgkin Disease* / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Hypothermia / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Remission Induction