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Fever in children and young people - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance

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Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Fever with lymphadenopathy (unexplained) in children and young people

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's lymphoma

Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms

 

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Fever with splenomegaly (unexplained) in children and young people

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms

 

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Fever (unexplained) in children and young people

Leukaemia

Offer a very urgent full blood count (within 48 hours)

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